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What is a critical sign that a child may have meningococcal disease?
What is a critical sign that a child may have meningococcal disease?
Which symptom is NOT typically associated with meningococcal meningitis?
Which symptom is NOT typically associated with meningococcal meningitis?
Which assessment strategy should be utilized when evaluating pain in an unwell child?
Which assessment strategy should be utilized when evaluating pain in an unwell child?
What is the first step in managing an acutely unwell child suspected of having meningococcal disease?
What is the first step in managing an acutely unwell child suspected of having meningococcal disease?
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Which of the following is a consequence of septicaemia caused by meningococcus?
Which of the following is a consequence of septicaemia caused by meningococcus?
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Study Notes
Meningococcal Disease
- Leading cause of death by infection in children and young adults
- Can kill a healthy person of any age within hours of their first symptoms
Meningococcal Meningitis
- Inflammation of the meninges
Meningococcal Septicaemia
- Bacteria invade the bloodstream
Assessing Meningococcal Disease
- Assess patient's ABCs (airway, breathing, circulation)
- Patient may present with:
- Acute illness
- Irritability
- Fever
- Flu-like symptoms
- Neck stiffness
- Photophobia
- Haemorrhagic rash
- Cold, mottled skin or flushed and warm skin
- Headache
- Vomiting
- Diarrhoea
- Rigors
- Seizures
- Drowsiness or confusion
- Lethargy
- Assess patient's pain using the SOCRATES, FLACC and Wong-Baker faces pain scales
- Altered observations may include changes to HR, RR, AVPU
- Look for a non-blanching rash with the tumbler test
Managing Meningococcal Disease
- Manage any time-critical ABCD issues
- Provide oxygen if oxygen saturations are below target
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Test your knowledge on meningococcal disease, a severe infection that can lead to rapid deterioration and death in children and young adults. This quiz covers key aspects such as types of meningococcal disease, symptoms, assessment techniques, and management strategies. Prepare to deepen your understanding of this critical medical condition.
