SAQ 1317 – Rash and shock after co-trimoxazole in a patient with HIV

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A 40-year-old man with HIV presents with a rash 3 days after starting co-trimoxazole prophylaxis.

Observation Value
GCS 15
HR 140/min
BP 82/40 mmHg
RR 28/min
SpO2 91% on room air
Temperature 34.9 degrees C
Rash after commencing co-trimoxazole
Rash after commencing co-trimoxazole.

Describe the rash.

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List four life-threatening complications of this condition.

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He has 40% total body surface area skin detachment and is moved to resus in severe pain. Outline your management priorities.

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Name an illness severity score that predicts mortality in SJS/TEN.

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List four criteria from one such score.

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