Question

Under the Microscope Patricia is a CST who works in a busy labor and delivery (L&D) department. She awakened with her right eye red, swollen shut, and crusted over with a thick dried mucous. She has to make a decision whether to go to work or call her supervisor and explain her situation. 3. Should she go to work where she would be interacting with patients and their newborns? 4. What type of treatment would be appropriate for this condition? 1. What is the medical term for the condition of her eye? 2. What type of inflammation is she most likely experiencing?

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Answer 1

ANSWER.

1) Medical term for her condition is Conjunctivitis.

2) It is an acute inflammation of conjunctiva membrane of the eye.

3) Conjunctivitis is a contagious disease so she can not go and interact with

    patient and newborn before taking appropriate treatments.

4) Treatment for conjunctivitis.

          * Antibiotic ointment and eye drops for bacterial conjunctivitis.

              Eg; Moxifloxacin,Sufacetamine sodium,polytrim).

          *Steroid therapy for reducing inflammation.

              Eg; Prednisolone eye drops.

          * Application of cold packs for reducing eye pain and swelling.