Question

A 5-year-old with fever, non-blanching purpuric rash, and shock is seen in primary care. What is the immediate pre-hospital action?

Accepted Answer

Give intramuscular benzylpenicillin and call 999

Answer

Give oral amoxicillin and refer

Answer

Apply cold compresses

Answer

Observe 2 hours

Answer

Give ibuprofen and arrange routine clinic

Practice question

A 5-year-old with fever, non-blanching purpuric rash, and shock is seen in primary care. What is the immediate pre-hospital action?