PETECHIAL RASHES Flashcards
1
Q
o Comes from an immune mechanism and platelet count usually <20K
o Treat – if no other symptomology then can be sent home
A
Itiopathic Thrombocytopenia Purpura (ITP)
2
Q
o Common after coughing
A
Stress Petechiae
3
Q
o ALWAYS consider in fever/rash
A
Meigococemia
4
Q
o Severe myalgia, headache and rash starts periphery and moves centrally
o Treat – doxycycline
A
Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever
