MASTOIDITIS IN CHILDREN

Course overview

Mastoiditis is acute or chronic inflammation of the mastoid (i.e., a honeycomb-like bone felt as a hard bump behind the pinnae that connects to the middle ear) that occurs as a consequence of bacterial infection, such as acute otitis media (AOM [i.e., middle ear infection]). This continuing education module is designed to give the reader/learner an increased understanding of mastoiditis in children, including its clinical presentation, symptoms, and treatment to aid in caring for the patient with this diagnosis. Readers may explore any or all of the topics. One contact hour of continuing education credit is available for those who successfully complete the post-test and evaluation form.