Question

A 4-year-old girl presents with a non-blanching purpuric rash on her legs, fever and tachycardia. She appears drowsy with prolonged capillary refill. According to NICE sepsis guidance for children, what is the most appropriate immediate action?

Accepted Answer

Administer a sepsis bundle with IV antibiotics, fluid bolus and urgent transfer to hospital

Answer

Arrange outpatient review later the same day

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Give oral antibiotics and monitor at home

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Wait for blood test results before starting treatment

Answer

Refer to dermatology for rash assessment

Practice question

A 4-year-old girl presents with a non-blanching purpuric rash on her legs, fever and tachycardia. She appears drowsy with prolonged capillary refill. According to NICE sepsis guidance for children, what is the most appropriate immediate action?