36.2 ð åèçïŒé«åž«åè / PGY OSCEïŒ
36.2.0.1 ð Cram Sheet
36.2.0.1.1 ð¥ é« yield 8
- Conductive vs SNHL vs mixed
- WeberïŒlateralize to affected ear in conductiveïŒgood ear in SNHL
- RinneïŒBC > AC in conductiveïŒAC > BC normal/SNHL
- Sudden SNHL = emergency, steroid within 14 days
- Acoustic neuroma = unilateral progressive + tinnitus â MRI
- Aminoglycoside, cisplatin, loop diuretic = ototoxic
- Hearing aid = #1 dementia prevention modifiable
- Presbycusis = high-frequency SNHL è人
36.2.0.2 â é« yield
36.2.0.2.1 Weber + Rinne 衚
| Weber | Rinne | |
|---|---|---|
| Normal | Midline | AC > BC |
| Conductive (left) | Lateralize leftïŒaffectedïŒ | BC > AC (left) |
| SNHL (left) | Lateralize rightïŒgoodïŒ | AC > BC normal |
36.2.0.2.2 Acoustic Neuroma
- CN VIII (vestibular branch)
- Unilateral progressive SNHL + tinnitus + balance
- MRI gadolinium
- NF2 if bilateral
36.2.0.3 ð¯ èªææª¢æž¬
- Conductive Weber? â To affected ear
- SNHL Weber? â To good ear
- Rinne in conductive? â BC > AC
- Acoustic neuroma image? â MRI gadolinium
- Sudden SNHL window? â 14 days
- Aminoglycoside ototoxicity reversible? â No
- Hearing aid + dementia? â Lancet 2024 #1 modifiable
- NF2? â Bilateral acoustic neuroma
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