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CASE HISTORY
Two hours later: admitted to paediatric ward.
Nursing assessment: Temp 38.4, HR 172, RR 45, BP 112/50.
Small pin prick rash on abdomen
Ward SHO reviewed child Sleepy but rousable, no neck stiffness or photophobia, HR 171.
No rash but he has a few old chickenpox scars.
Chest clear.
Diagnosis: viral URTI. Child sent home. Child 3 years old with short history of fever, shaking and generally unwell.
ED Triage assessment:
High temperature, he looks flushed, no rash, unwell child.
Ten minutes later– ED SHO:
Febrile child, listless, irritable and drowsy.
Temp 39.7, HR 170, RR 55.
Pyrexial and drowsy: ? cause, refer to paediatric team.
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QUESTIONS ON CASE 2
Q 3 of 12: Timely admission?
YesNo
CORRECT
: No explanation for long delay between Emergency department and paediatric ward. Such delays are unacceptable.
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