Mastoiditis
Uganda2023

Clinical management of Mastoiditis in Uganda

Uganda Clinical Guidelines 2023 · all from source →

General Adult

Treatment

1.

Emergency

Admit urgently. Ceftriaxone 2-4 g IV/IM once daily + Metronidazole 400 mg 8 hourly for 10-14 days.

2.

Pediatric Dose

Ceftriaxone 50-80 mg/kg once daily + Metronidazole 7.5 mg/kg 8 hourly.

3.

Surgery

Surgical drainage may be required if abscess forms. Refer urgently.