• Immune thrombocytopenic purpura
    www.rch.org.au/clinicalguide/guideline_index/Immune_thrombocytopenic_purpura/
    and examination Sudden onset petechial rash or bruising Bleeding symptoms can also include: epistaxis, gum … Rash, arthritis, myalgias, dry eyes, mouth ulcers, recurrent infections or fever Family or personal …
  • Immigrant health - acute presentations
    www.rch.org.au/clinicalguide/guideline_index/Immigrant_Health_acute_presentations/
    ) and specialist management Immigrant health - Vitamin D Rashes Infective Eczema  Dermatophyte (tinea) infection …  Strongyloides  infection may cause an intermittent urticarial rash lasting a few days (larva currens), typically …
  • Fever in the recently returned traveller
    www.rch.org.au/clinicalguide/guideline_index/Fever_in_the_recently_returned_traveller/
    in majority) Tachypnoea Rash Altered consciousness* Haemorrhage* Hypotension* *Suggestive of cerebral malaria … implicated Rashes/skin lesions Dengue, typhoid, rickettsial infections, measles, leptospirosis, syphilis …
  • Urticaria
    www.rch.org.au/clinicalguide/guideline_index/Urticaria/
    , antibiotics), foods and insect stings Assessment History Events preceding (hours to days) onset of rash Number … to resolve Blotchy rash typical of urticaria Differential diagnosis Urticaria Erythema Multiforme Urticaria …
  • Sore throat
    www.rch.org.au/clinicalguide/guideline_index/Sore_throat/
    , oropharyngeal ulcers, diarrhoea, typical viral rash) Infectious contacts (see  Invasive group A streptococcal …): blanching, erythematous, sandpaper-like rash, usually more prominent in skin creases flushed face/cheeks …
  • Eczema
    www.rch.org.au/clinicalguide/guideline_index/eczema/
    and other bacterial skin infections Nappy rash Key points Children with eczema require optimal everyday skin …/or recurrent infections (consider immunodeficiencies , micronutrient deficiency ) New itchy rash … Painful clustered blisters, punched-out erosions Eczema coxsackium Vesiculobullous rash with brownish …
  • Substance use (abuse)
    www.rch.org.au/clinicalguide/guideline_index/Substance_use_abuse/
    use such as puncture marks, cellulitis, phlebitis, skin abscesses, nasal erosion, irritation or rash
  • Anaphylaxis
    www.rch.org.au/clinicalguide/guideline_index/Anaphylaxis/
    features (urticarial rash or erythema/flushing and/or angioedema) and/or persistent severe gastrointestinal … Diarrhoea Abdominal or pelvic pain Dermatological Urticarial rash Erythema, flushing, tearing Angioedema …
  • Febrile child
    www.rch.org.au/clinicalguide/guideline_index/Febrile_child/
    , vomiting, abdominal pain, musculoskeletal pain, rash Travel Sick contacts Immunisation: children <6 months … stiffness Focal neurological signs Focal, complex or prolonged seizures Other Non-blanching rash Fever …
  • CPG Committee Calendar
    www.rch.org.au/clinicalguide/guideline_index/CPG_Committee_Calendar/
      Sleep bradycardia (+ Nappy rash) Daniel Son / Ciara Peake Wednesday 17th Meningitis / encephalitis …

The Royal Children’s Hospital (RCH) acknowledges the traditional owners of the land on which the RCH is situated, the Wurundjeri people of the Kulin Nation, and we pay our respects to their Elders past and present.

The Royal Children’s Hospital (RCH) acknowledges the traditional owners of the land on which the RCH is situated, the Wurundjeri people of the Kulin Nation, and we pay our respects to their Elders past and present.

The Royal Children’s Hospital (RCH) acknowledges the traditional owners of the land on which the RCH is situated, the Wurundjeri people of the Kulin Nation, and we pay our respects to their Elders past and present.