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Case: Orbital cellulitis

A 9 yo girl presents a week of with progressive right eye swelling despite taking amoxicillin with clavulanic acid for the past 5 days. You suspect orbital cellulitis. She has a weight of 30 kg.

1. List three factors which may predispose a patient to developing orbital cellulitis. 3 marks

2. List three findings on examination that would suggest a diagnosis of orbital cellulitis. 3 marks

3. Prescribe your specific treatment for orbital cellulitis (include drug name, dose, frequency and route). 3 marks

4. In addition to antibiotic therapy, state three management priorities for this patient. 3 marks

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Case: Orbital cellulitis

1. List three factors which may predispose a patient to developing orbital cellulitis. 3 marks

2. List three findings on examination that would suggest a diagnosis of orbital cellulitis. 3 marks

3. Prescribe your specific treatment for orbital cellulitis (include drug name, dose, frequency and route). 3 marks

4. In addition to antibiotic therapy, state three management priorities for this patient. 3 marks

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