SAQ 850 – Paediatrics – ear foreign body removal

Parents bring their 3-year-old child to ED because they are concerned he has placed an uncooked popcorn kernel into his right ear.

Examination confirms the foreign body shown in the photograph. The child is cooperative and well restrained by a parent.

List four potential instruments or methods for removing this foreign body, including one pro and one con for each.

(Marked out of 12.0)
</p> <table class="saq-prop-table"> <thead> <tr> <th>Instrument/method</th> <th>Pro</th> <th>Con</th> </tr> </thead> <tbody> <tr> <td>1</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>2</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>3</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>4</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <p>

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Total Score: 0 / 12

Percentage: 0%