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Acute otitis media in a young child

Publication details

Martin Wasik MBBCh, BSc, Victoria Anthony MBBCh, Sandeep Berry MBBS, MS, DLO, MRCS, FRCS(ORL-HNS), Conor Marnane MBBCh, FRCS (ORL-HNS)
Foundation Years Journal, volume 4, issue 7, p.44 (123Doc Education, London, July 2010)

Abstract

This case-based discussion looks at the presentation of acute otitis media (AOM) in a young child. It will focus on the key points to look out for when taking a history and performing an examination, potential differential diagnoses and the management of the patient.

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Authors

Martin Wasik MBBCh, BSc

Foundation Year 1 House Officer in ENT
Singleton Hospital
Sketty Lane
Sketty
Swansea
SA2 8QA
martin.wasik@xn--wales-nw3b.nhs.uk

Victoria Anthony MBBCh

Foundation Year 1 House Officer in ENT
Singleton Hospital
Sketty Lane
Sketty
Swansea
SA2 8QA

Sandeep Berry MBBS, MS, DLO, MRCS, FRCS(ORL-HNS)

Specialist Registrar
Singleton Hospital
Sketty Lane
Sketty
Swansea
SA2 8QA

Conor Marnane MBBCh, FRCS (ORL-HNS)

Consultant Otolaryngologist
Singleton Hospital
Sketty Lane
Sketty
Swansea
SA2 8QA

References

1. Iggo, Andrew. Chiropractor Northern Beaches – Sleeping with Your Kid's Ears – A Natural Solution. [http://www.ourmanly.com.au/Lifestyle/Middle- Ear-Infections.aspx] (accessed March 2010).
2. Foundation Year Programme Curriculum: core competences and skills [http://www.foundationprogramme.nhs.uk/pages/home/keydocuments# foundation-programme-curriculum] (Accessed March 2010).
3. Scottish Intercollegiate Guidelines Network (2003) Diagnosis and Management of Childhood Otitis Media in Primary Care. A National Clinical Guideline. Scottish Intercollegiate Guidelines network. Available at http:// www.sign.ac.uk/pdf/sign66.pdf (accessed March 2010).
4. Rogan Corbridge and Nicholas Steventon (2009). Chapter 6 'The Middle Ear'. Oxford Handbook of ENT and Head and Neck Surgery. Oxford University Press.

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