Risk of Serious Illness in Under 5s Paediatric Emergency ID Badge Card Nurse Student Paramedic FREC Ambulance

Risk of Serious Illness in Under-5s ID Badge Card — Pocket Guide for Nurses, Students, Paramedics & First Responders

Stay alert. Recognise serious illness in young children quickly. This ID badge card is your fast-reference tool for assessing under-5s with fever or suspected serious illness — ideal for nurses, students, paramedics, ECAs, CFRs, or anyone on the front line of paediatric emergency care.

Features & Specifications

• Bank-card size (≈ 54 × 86 mm), ISO standard — same size & thickness as a standard credit card

• Printed on 100% durable plastic with transparent overlay — waterproof, scratch-resistant, built to withstand daily wear

• 1.5 cm punched hole — fits badge reel, lanyard, or standard badge holder (not included)

• Double-sided printing — packed with essential signs, symptoms, and thresholds

What’s on the Card

• The NICE NG143 “traffic-light” risk tool for serious illness in under-5s

• Clear indicators and cut-offs for green / amber / red categories

• Key signs: fever duration, temperature by age, activity level, skin colour changes, hydration markers, neurological signs, focal signs, etc.

• QR code linking directly to the full NICE NG143 “Assessment & Initial Management: Fever in Under-5s” guideline

Why This is Vital
Children under 5 can deteriorate rapidly. Early recognition of “red flags” and amber warning signs can make a huge difference. This card condenses the science — fever pathophysiology, how immune/inflammatory response varies by age, and the clinical thresholds shown to correlate with risk — into a tool you can have ready when seconds count.

NB - the URL linked to in the QR code cannot be guaranteed to work indefinitely. It will be checked periodically and updated as required in future printed cards. You must have Internet access (wifi or mobile) for this link to work.

Disclaimer
Every effort has been made to ensure the content of this ID Badges is accurate. No responsibility will be taken for any inaccuracies, omissions or errors. The information contained in these flash cards is for general information purposes only and do not in any way substitute for correct, medical training. Due to the variance in National Clinical Guidelines and Protocols, we suggest you take a moment to compare the information with your own specific organisation to ensure there are no discrepancies.

Copyright
These ID Badges are for personal use only. By purchasing these cards you agree not to post versions online, distribute the content to others, alter images/text, or resell for commercial use. All copyrights and ownership for these images are retained by ©Star Resources 2025.