MCQ:- Fever and drooling in a child

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Fever and drooling in a child

Case presentation: An 18-month-old female presents with 2 days of fever and irritability. On the day of arrival to the emergency department, her mother reports the child has developed new onset of drooling and decreased oral intake. Her past medical history is unremarkable. On physical examination, she is febrile, ill appearing, and has neck stiffness. The following soft tissue lateral of the neck X-ray is obtained.

Question: What is the next most appropriate management strategy at this time?

A Discharge to home with supportive care
B Discharge to home with oral antibiotics
C Admit for intravenous antibiotics and surgical consultation
D Emergent intubation
E Cricothyroidotomy




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[Liljana]

I think the answer is d/

[Con1nieDal]

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