CRACKCast E211 – Sore Throat - a podcast by The CanadiEM.org Team
from 2020-03-03T02:26:12
::
::
Core Questions:
- What are the three anatomically-distinct zones of the pharynx, and what structures outline their borders?
- Ultrasound of the Neck
- Lateral neck radiograph
- Nasopharyngoscopy
- CT Soft Tissues Neck
- Describe the utility of the following imaging modalities in the patient with sore throat.
- Outline five viral, five bacterial, and five other potential aetiologies of sore throat in the ED patient? (Table 20.1)
- Outline the components of the Modified Centor Score and describe its application.
- Describe the diagnostic algorithm for the patient with sore throat. (Figure 20.4)
- Outline the approach to managing a patient with sore throat in the ED. (Figure 20.4)
- What antibiotics can be used in the patient with suspected or confirmed streptococcal pharyngitis? (Box 20.2)
Wisecracks:
- In what age groups is streptococcal pharyngitis rarely seen?
- What is Waldeyer’s Tonsillar Ring?
- What is the “thumb sign” and what pathology does it point to?
Further episodes of CanadiEM Podcasts: CRACKCast, ClerkCast, CarmsCast, First Year Diaries
Further podcasts by The CanadiEM.org Team
Website of The CanadiEM.org Team