Description

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.