A 6-year-old boy presents with bilateral ear pain and fever for 24 hours. Examination shows bilateral bulging, erythematous tympanic membranes with de...

Question

A 6-year-old boy presents with bilateral ear pain and fever for 24 hours. Examination shows bilateral bulging, erythematous tympanic membranes with decreased mobility. He has no risk factors or severe illness. According to CPS acute otitis media guidance, what is the most appropriate management?

Accepted Answer

Watchful waiting with analgesia and safety-netting, considering delayed prescription if no improvement

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Immediate antibiotics for all cases

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No treatment is necessary

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Topical antibiotic ear drops alone

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Systemic steroids alone

ca-mccqe1 MCQ (SBA): Acute otitis media

A 6-year-old boy presents with bilateral ear pain and fever for 24 hours. Examination shows bilateral bulging, erythematous tympanic membranes with decreased mobility. He has no risk factors or severe illness. According to CPS acute otitis media guidance, what is the most appropriate management?