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 DICNon-accidental injuryHaematological malignanciesHenoch schonlein purpuraIdiopathic thrmbocytopenic purpuraAnd benign mechanical causes of petechiaeAnd 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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- Bristol Children's Hospital Non-Blanching Rash guidelines
Bristol Children's Hospital Henoch Schonlein Purpura guidelinesThanks to the Bristol Royal Hospital for Children for these resources.