Petechial Rash
As a general rule, the only children who do not need observation and further investigation of a petechial rash include:
Well appearing children with a clear mechanical cause
Well appearing children with distribution in the SVC territory due a mechanical or valsalva related cause
ALL OTHER PATIENTS WITH PETECHIAL RASH WILL REQUIRE DISCUSSION WITH A SENIOR ED DOCTOR (CONSULTANT OR SENIOR REG), INVESTIGATIONS AND OBSERVATION.
For further detail consult the RCH guideline below
Well appearing children with a clear mechanical cause
Well appearing children with distribution in the SVC territory due a mechanical or valsalva related cause
ALL OTHER PATIENTS WITH PETECHIAL RASH WILL REQUIRE DISCUSSION WITH A SENIOR ED DOCTOR (CONSULTANT OR SENIOR REG), INVESTIGATIONS AND OBSERVATION.
For further detail consult the RCH guideline below