SAQ 356 – Paediatrics – blistering rash in a neonate

Marked out of 9.00

A 4-week-old boy is brought to ED with a rash. He has felt slightly warm but is feeding and behaving normally with wet nappies every 3-4 hours.

Observation Value
Temperature 37.6 C
Heart rate 172/min
Central capillary refill 2 seconds
Respiratory rate 39/min
Oxygen saturation 100% on room air
Infant rash with blistering and desquamation in the groin.
Rash photograph 1
Infant limb rash with erythema and peeling.
Rash photograph 2
Infant facial erythema and crusting.
Rash photograph 3

Describe three (3) important features in the photographs.

(Marked out of 3.0)


/ 3

State the most likely diagnosis.

(Marked out of 1.0)


/ 1

Name two (2) other causes of blistering rashes in children.

(Marked out of 2.0)


/ 2

Outline key management components.

(Marked out of 3.0)


/ 3

Total Score: 0 / 9

Percentage: 0%

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