SAQ 1689 – Paediatric sore throat with oropharynx photograph

Marked out of 12.00

A 12-year-old boy presents with a four-day history of sore throat. A clinical photograph is shown below.

Oropharynx photograph for child with sore throat
Clinical photograph of the oropharynx.

State your diagnosis, supported by four descriptive features.

(Marked out of 5.0)


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He has the following vital signs. State three components of your management.

(Marked out of 3.0)

Observation Result
GCS 15
Pulse 100/min
Blood pressure 120/75 mmHg
Respiratory rate 20/min
Oxygen saturation 100% on room air
Temperature 38.5 degrees C


/ 3

After several hours in ED, a nurse asks you to review him because of airway concern. List four airway assessment findings that would suggest need for urgent intervention.

(Marked out of 4.0)


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Total Score: 0 / 12

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