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episode 211: CRACKCast E211 – Sore Throat
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?