HISTORY:
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Severity: , / 10
Radiation:
Worsening factors:
Treatments tried: ,
Contact with strep throat:
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Other elements:
EXAM:
General appearance:
Vital signs: , BP , HR , RR , SpO2 %, Temp °
Eyes: -R: , -L: ,
Ears: -R: , -L:
Nose:
Throat:
Neck:
Heart: ,
Lungs: ,
Skin:
ASSESSMENT:
DDx:
PLAN:
- Throat swab
- Blood work: , , , , ,
- CT scan of the neck
- Ultrasound of the neck
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- Dexamethasone 10mg po once
- Incision and drainage
- Hydration and rest
- Limit contact with others
- Referral to ENT specialist
- Follow-up in
- Return if symptoms worsen or if new symptoms develop such as difficulty breathing, difficulty swallowing, or fever
- Go to ER if severe throat pain, severe difficulty swallowing, or high fever occurs