A 3-year-old with fever 39.5°C, tachycardia and irritability is assessed in primary care. According to NICE traffic light system, which red flag manda...

Question

A 3-year-old with fever 39.5°C, tachycardia and irritability is assessed in primary care. According to NICE traffic light system, which red flag mandates urgent hospital referral?

Accepted Answer

Non-blanching rash

Answer

Capillary refill 2 seconds

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Temperature 38.2°C

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Rigors only

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Mild coryza

ukmla MCQ (SBA): Feverish Child

A 3-year-old with fever 39.5°C, tachycardia and irritability is assessed in primary care. According to NICE traffic light system, which red flag mandates urgent hospital referral?