Question

A 10-month-old infant presents with fever, irritability and poor feeding. Examination shows bulging, erythematous tympanic membranes bilaterally. According to RCH acute otitis media guidelines, what is the most appropriate management?

Accepted Answer

Immediate oral antibiotics and analgesia

Answer

Analgesia alone and watchful waiting in all children

Answer

Topical antibiotic ear drops only

Answer

Insert tympanostomy tubes urgently

Answer

Systemic corticosteroids without antibiotics

Practice question

A 10-month-old infant presents with fever, irritability and poor feeding. Examination shows bulging, erythematous tympanic membranes bilaterally. According to RCH acute otitis media guidelines, what is the most appropriate management?