ATS 4 – pharyngitis — RACP Paediatrics MCQ

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EasyEmergencyATS 4 – pharyngitisRACP Paediatrics

A 10-year-old with 2-day sore throat, fever 38.5°C. Alert, hydrated, no stridor or drooling. Tonsillar exudate. What triage category?

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Correct answer: B — ATS category 4

ATS 4: potentially serious, situational urgency. Max wait 60 minutes. Well-appearing child with moderate infection.

Reference: ACEM – ATS Guidelines; RCH Melbourne – 2023