Quick Assessment B – Ben
Ben is a 3 year old boy who attends with a sudden onset blotchy rash. The rash is widespread and is very itchy.
- It is the 3rd time that the rash has appeared in the last 2 days, but mum feels it is appearing more rapidly and is becoming more extensive. On this last occasion, the rash appeared after Ben had been eating peanut butter on toast.
- Mum herself has an allergy to fish and hayfever.
- Initial observations are: Saturations 99% in room air; pulse rate 90 per minute; respiratory rate 20 per minute.
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