SAQ12 – ENT – nasal foreign body child

A 4-year-old boy presents to the emergency department after having inserted a peanut into his nostril. The child is extremely distressed and will require chemical sedation for removal. The child weighs 20kg.

a. List your choice of preferred medication, route of administration and dose/s.

(Marked out of 3.0)
</p> <table style="width:100%; border-collapse: collapse;"> <thead> <tr> <th style="width:33%; border:1px solid #ccc; text-align:center;">Medication</th> <th style="width:33%; border:1px solid #ccc; text-align:center;">Route</th> <th style="width:34%; border:1px solid #ccc; text-align:center;">Dose</th> </tr> </thead> <tbody> <tr> <td style="border:1px solid #ccc;"></td> <td style="border:1px solid #ccc;"></td> <td style="border:1px solid #ccc;"></td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <p>

/ 3

b. Other than over-sedation, list four (4) MOST LIKELY complications of your preferred medication choice.

(Marked out of 4.0)
</p> <p>

/ 4

c. List five (5) indications for ENT surgeon removal of this nasal foreign body as opposed to removal in the emergency department.

(Marked out of 5.0)
</p> <p>

/ 5

Total Score: 0 / 12

Percentage: 0%