3rd August 2023

You are working on call and are asked by one of the nurses to see a patient they are concerned about on the medical admissions unit

You are working on call and are asked by one of the nurses to see a patient they are concerned about on the medical admissions unit. He is a 75 year old man who has just been admitted for treatment of cellulitis of the left lower leg. He is allergic to penicillin and was started on a loading dose of vancomycin. He has now developed a widespread erythematous rash across his torso. Observations are all within the normal range.

What is the appropriate management?

Select the SINGLE most appropriate option from the list below. Select ONE option only.