Blanching vs. Non-Blanching Rashes—What Parents Need to Know! 🚨👶 Not all rashes are created equal! Some fade when you press on them (blanching), while others don’t (non-blanching)—and that difference matters. 🚨 Non-Blanching Rashes (Need Medical Attention!) These don’t fade under pressure and can signal something serious: 🔴 Petechiae – Tiny, pinpoint spots from broken blood vessels. Sometimes harmless (from coughing/vomiting), but can also indicate infections like meningitis or blood disorde

How to assess for a blanching or non blanching rash? it’s best to do the glass test first! 🥛👀 If the rash: - turns white when you gently press on it = blanching rash (good sign) - Stays the same colour/does not turn white = non-blanching rash (concerning sign) Have you done the glass test before? Resources: - Children’s Health Queensland - rashes in children - Royal Children’s Hospital - rashes #pediatrics #paediatrics #rashes #rash #glasstest #blanching #nonblanching #empower #parents #little