SAQ 595 – Paediatrics – painful swollen eye with fever

A 6-year-old girl is brought to the emergency department by her concerned parents. She is unwell, febrile at 38 degrees C, and has a painful right eye. The left peri-orbital region is normal. The image is shown below.

List four (4) examination findings that would suggest a major complication.

(Marked out of 4.0)

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List three (3) key investigations for this child and state one (1) justification for each.

(Marked out of 6.0)
</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> </tbody> </table> <p>

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List two (2) antibiotic treatment options, including dose and route.

(Marked out of 2.0)

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Total Score: 0 / 12

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