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    Common presenting symptoms sets include: Unilateral or Bilateral ear pain Jaw / tooth pain Headache Fever Fussiness Irritability Nasal drainage Possible foreign body. Triage based on presenting symptoms and agreed upon guidelines.

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    Common presenting symptoms sets include: Unilateral or Bilateral ear pain Jaw / tooth pain Headache Fever Fussiness Irritability Nasal drainage Possible foreign body. Triage based on presenting symptoms and agreed upon guidelines.

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    Standing Order-Ear Pain Draft

    Uploaded by

    Katelyn Brissey
    Common presenting symptoms sets include: Unilateral or Bilateral ear pain Jaw / tooth pain Headache Fever Fussiness Irritability Nasal drainage Possible foreign body. Triage based on presenting symptoms and agreed upon guidelines.

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    EAR PAIN

    Purpose: To initiate and expedite care from triage for all MEDcare patients based on
    presenting symptoms and agreed upon guidelines.

    Common presenting symptoms sets include:

    Unilateral or Bilateral ear pain
    Jaw/tooth pain
    Headache
    Fever
    Fussiness
    Irritability
    Nasal drainage
    Possible foreign body


    Procedure:

    1. Place patient in procedure room.
    2. Obtain strep and flu swab.


    Orders:
    Strep swab
    Flu swab


    Additional Considerations:
    If febrile, treat with Tylenol or Motrin per Fever Standing Order
    Anticipate elephant ear wash irrigation if related to impaction of earwax

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