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Child in hospital they want to discharge her but I feel uncomfortable

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Scaredmumsickchild · 27/03/2023 11:06

7 year old tested positive for
covid last Wednesday, has been really unwell since then with high temp, sore throat and general unwellness

Admitted to hospital last night with non blanching rash and given first dose of antibiotic for meningitis intramuscular

Loads of attempts to get blood it was barbaric and eventually managed it in the early hours lt was so upsetting and she was in agony and terrified

Most bloods back ok but cultures will take up to 48 hours

They are encouraging me to take her home whilst we wait, but that will mean her having to be recanulated if we have to come back

in the mean time she’s spiking 39 temp again, so poorly and not eaten more than tiny amounts in a week and only having sips of fluids. She vomited again overnight also

Aibu to want to stay? I feel uncomfortable taking her home this unwell but they are saying they are convinced it’s only viral (Covid) and haven’t even checked the rash today! (It has faded but still not blanching)

OP posts:
mycoffeecup · 29/03/2023 12:30

Sleepingmole · 28/03/2023 09:13

There are some very unpleasant responses here which are ridiculing those with opposing views.
There are clear guidelines on how to manage possible sepsis or cases on petechial rashes. Blood cultures are not always definitive even if negative and treatment should continue in case.

It's appropriate to ridicule someone who asks for a 'sepsis test', that being something that doesn't exist

it is ignorance that is being ridiculed, not opposing views

Singularity82 · 29/03/2023 14:28

Scaredmumsickchild · 29/03/2023 12:02

Hi all, thank you for the support and advice.

We went home when they advised, and she’s definitely on the mend. Still off school feeling unwell but her temperature is ok now and the rash has gone.

Still not heard back re the cultures, so I’m presuming they were all ok

In hindsight it was the correct decision, but I was so worried and this clouded my judgement at the time

Don’t beat yourself up! Nothing more stressful as a mum than worrying about a sick kid. I hope some of the responses here didnt cause you unnecessary worry.
I’m so glad your little one is feeling better 💐

memorial · 29/03/2023 15:26

Scaredmumsickchild · 29/03/2023 12:02

Hi all, thank you for the support and advice.

We went home when they advised, and she’s definitely on the mend. Still off school feeling unwell but her temperature is ok now and the rash has gone.

Still not heard back re the cultures, so I’m presuming they were all ok

In hindsight it was the correct decision, but I was so worried and this clouded my judgement at the time

Am glad to hear that and glad you are feeling better.
None of the angst on this thread was aimed at you but at those with no knowledge scaremongering and panicking you because of a dialy mail story or a Google search.
We do take parents instincts and feelings into account which is why it's always worth talking to the HCP and not listening to the hysteria.

IfOnlyOurEyesSawSouls · 30/03/2023 00:11

@memorial
I couldn't have put it better myself.

When parents are anxious which is highly understandable, the last thing they need is misinformation and hysteria generated by articles from the media,

OP im so glad to hear your DD is on the mend.

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