SAQ 998 – Well child with acute petechial rash

You are the consultant in a mixed rural ED.

A 2-year-old girl is brought by her mother with a petechial rash on her legs noticed over the last few hours.

Define or describe the difference between petechiae and purpura.

(Marked out of 2.0)

/ 2

List differentials for a non-blanching or petechial rash in children.

(Marked out of 6.0)

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The child is alert, age-appropriate and has T 36.8 C, HR 110, RR 26 and oxygen saturation 98% on room air. What key ED investigations would you do?

(Marked out of 4.0)

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What criteria would need to be met for safe ED discharge?

(Marked out of 3.0)

/ 3

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