SAQ 416 – Paediatrics – orbital cellulitis with eye swelling

A 6-year-old girl is brought to the emergency department by her parents. She is febrile, unwell, and complains of a painful right eye. The left periorbital region is normal. Her photograph is shown below.

List four (4) examination findings that would suggest a major complication, and name the complication.

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</p> <table class="saq-prop-table"> <thead> <tr> <th>Examination finding</th> <th>Complication suggested</th> </tr> </thead> <tbody> <tr> <td>1.</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>2.</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>3.</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>4.</td> <td></td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <p>

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List three (3) investigations and justify each.

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</p> <table class="saq-prop-table"> <thead> <tr> <th>Investigation</th> <th>Justification</th> </tr> </thead> <tbody> <tr> <td>1.</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>2.</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>3.</td> <td></td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <p>

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List five (5) management priorities, including brief detail.

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