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Approach to rash in infants and children — OSCE
OSCE communication and clinical reasoning station for a parent bringing an infant with a rash.
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MRCPCH ClinicalRACP DCERCPSC Pediatrics
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You have 8 minutes with the parent of a 14-month-old who has had a fever and a rash for half a day. Some spots do not fade when pressed with a glass. The child is drowsy. Counsel the parent, outline your assessment, and agree an immediate plan.
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You are the paediatric registrar. A 14-month-old is brought in by a parent with a 12-hour history of fever, irritability and a rash on the limbs; the parent has noticed that some spots do not fade when pressed with a glass. The child looks drowsy. You have 8 minutes to assess the child, communicate with the parent, and agree an immediate plan. A nurse can help. [7]
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