BNSSG Paeds Pod

#2: The Non-Blanching Rash


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In this episode, we're joined by Dr. Michael Malley, Paediatric Emergency Medicine Consultant, as he guides us through the non-blanching rash in children. More specifically, we discuss:

  • Differentials of meningococcal septicaemia
  • Other causes of sepsis with DIC
  • Non-accidental injury
  • Haematological malignancies
  • Henoch schonlein purpura
  • Idiopathic thrmbocytopenic purpura
  • And benign mechanical causes of petechiae
  • And all with respect to the discerning features of each, when to refer, management in Primary Care, and good safety-neating advice for parents.

     

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    Episode resources:

    • Bristol Children's Hospital Non-Blanching Rash guidelines
  • Bristol Children's Hospital Henoch Schonlein Purpura guidelines
  • Thanks to the Bristol Royal Hospital for Children for these resources.

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