Question

A 3-year-old boy presents with fever and is assessed using the NICE traffic light system for fever in under 5s. He has a non-blanching rash, capillary refill time greater than 3 seconds and appears ill. Which risk category does he fall into

Accepted Answer

Red (high risk)

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Green (low risk)

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Amber (intermediate risk)

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Blue (no risk)

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No category applies

Practice question

A 3-year-old boy presents with fever and is assessed using the NICE traffic light system for fever in under 5s. He has a non-blanching rash, capillary refill time greater than 3 seconds and appears ill. Which risk category does he fall into