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sudha2015 - 03-09-11 10:19
A 3-year-old boy is brought to surgery. His mum reports that he has been complaining of a sore left ear for the past 2-3 weeks. This morning she noticed some 'green gunge' on his pillow. On examination his temperature is 37.8ºC. Otoscopy of the right ear is normal. On the left side the tympanic membrane cannot be visualised as the ear canal is full with a yellow-green discharge. What is the most appropriate action?ia
A. Review in 2 weeks
B. Admit to paediatrics
C. Advise olive oil drops followed by ear syringingi
D. Urgent referral to ENT
E. Amoxicillin + review in 2 weeks
sudha2015 - 03-09-11 10:19
A 3-year-old boy is brought to surgery. His mum reports that he has been complaining of a sore left ear for the past 2-3 weeks. This morning she noticed some 'green gunge' on his pillow. On examination his temperature is 37.8ºC. Otoscopy of the right ear is normal. On the left side the tympanic membrane cannot be visualised as the ear canal is full with a yellow-green discharge. What is the most appropriate action?ia
A. Review in 2 weeks
B. Admit to paediatrics
C. Advise olive oil drops followed by ear syringingi
D. Urgent referral to ENT
E. Amoxicillin + review in 2 weeks
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Re: s1 babbu5508 - 03-17-11 12:09 A 3-year-old boy is brought to surgery. His mum reports that he has been complaining of a sore left ear for the past 2-3 weeks. This morning she noticed some 'green gunge' on his pillow. On examination his temperature is 37.8ºC. Otoscopy of the right ear is normal. On the left side the tympanic membrane cannot be visualised as the ear canal is full with a yellow-green discharge. What is the most appropriate action?ia
admit to paediatrics
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