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Purpura Fulminans

Anesthesia Implications

Clinically reviewed by anesthesia providers · Updated

SepsisShockHypotensionAvoid HypotensionBlood Loss (Excessive)AnemiaAvoid HypothermiaSkin FragilityCareful PositioningRenal DysfunctionImmunocompromiseAdrenal InsufficiencyAvoid NeuraxialCoagulopathyThrombocytopenia

Pathophysiology

Purpura fulminans is an acute purpuric eruption caused by coagulation of the dermal microvasculature, producing purpuric lesions that progress to skin necrosis. It is a true dermatologic emergency:...

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