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Petechial/Purpuric Rashes- THE ALGORITHMIC APPROACH 

These rashes can be especially challenging and are
associated with devastating differential
with fever/toxicity ... rash, the diagnosis ... While all patients ... #Diagnosis #Dermatology ... #Purpuric #Rash
Causes of Petechial Rash - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Pinpoint areas (less than 2 mm) of hemorrhage, which
- Differential Diagnosis ... Red Flags: • Fever ... Meningococcemia - Disseminated ... deficiency Work ... Fecal occult blood test
Summary of Oncologic Emergencies

Neutropenic fever:
- Fever + ANC < 500 → start cefepime ± vancomycin (if
full infectious work-up ... syndrome): - Hematologic ... first) DIC (disseminated ... , rash, hypoxia, ... Oncology #HemeOnc #Diagnosis