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A 16m child presents with drooling, sore throat and loss of voice. He has fever with a temp of 38.2C. What is your next step towards management?

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A 16m child presents with drooling, sore throat and loss of voice. He has fever with a temp of 38.2C. What is your next step towards management?


  1. Direct pharyngoscopy
  2. Call ENT surgeon
  3. Call anesthesiologist
  4. IV fuilds
  5. Start antibiotics

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The key is C. Call anesthesiologist. [In given case urgent intubation is needed to secure airway to prevent closure of airway. Call anesthesiologist as an expert to intubate].

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