SAQ 528 – ENT – severe otitis externa with complications

A 65-year-old man presents with 3 weeks of severe left ear pain and discharge despite Sofradex drops and oral Augmentin. His observations and ear photograph are shown below.

Observation	Result
BP	130/70 mmHg
Heart rate	110/min regular
Respiratory rate	20/min

State the most likely diagnosis.

(Marked out of 1.0)

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List four (4) investigations and give one justification for each.

(Marked out of 8.0)
</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> <tr> <td>4.</td> <td></td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <p>

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List four (4) potentially serious or life-threatening complications of this condition.

(Marked out of 4.0)

/ 4

State three (3) aspects of treatment, including dose or duration where relevant.

(Marked out of 3.0)

/ 3

Total Score: 0 / 16

Percentage: 0%