A 9-year-old girl presents with ear pain and fever for 24 hours. Examination shows a bulging, erythematous tympanic membrane on the right. She is syst...

Question

A 9-year-old girl presents with ear pain and fever for 24 hours. Examination shows a bulging, erythematous tympanic membrane on the right. She is systemically well. What is the most appropriate management?

Accepted Answer

Offer analgesia and safety-net advice, reserving antibiotics unless symptoms persist or worsen

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Immediate oral Amoxicillin for 10 days in all cases

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Immediate high-dose intravenous antibiotics

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Arrange urgent ENT admission

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Prescribe topical antibiotic ear drops only

uk-plab-1 MCQ (SBA): Acute otitis media

A 9-year-old girl presents with ear pain and fever for 24 hours. Examination shows a bulging, erythematous tympanic membrane on the right. She is systemically well. What is the most appropriate management?