SAQ Stack
Short Answer Questions for ED Fellowship Study
Case: Meningococcal sepsis in child
A 4-year-old boy presents to your urban district Emergency Department with a one-day history of fever, lethargy, and vomiting. His parents noticed a rapidly spreading rash over his legs and trunk a few hours ago. On arrival he is drowsy. Observations:
- HR 165 bpm BP 78/45 mmHg RR 38 /min SpO₂ 90% RA T 39.8 °C