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What is the leading cause of death by infection in children and young adults?
What is the leading cause of death by infection in children and young adults?
Which symptom is NOT associated with meningococcal meningitis or septicaemia?
Which symptom is NOT associated with meningococcal meningitis or septicaemia?
How can a non-blanching rash associated with meningococcal disease be assessed?
How can a non-blanching rash associated with meningococcal disease be assessed?
What does the acronym ABCD refer to in time-critical management?
What does the acronym ABCD refer to in time-critical management?
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Which of the following symptoms indicates the need for oxygen provision?
Which of the following symptoms indicates the need for oxygen provision?
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Study Notes
Meningococcal Disease
- Meningococcal disease is the leading cause of death by infection in children and young adults
- Meningococcal disease can kill a healthy person of any age within hours of their first symptoms
Meningitis and Septicemia
- Meningitis is inflammation of the meninges (membranes surrounding the brain and spinal cord)
- Septicemia is bacterial infection of the bloodstream
Recognizing Meningococcal Disease
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Key Symptoms:
- Acute illness
- Irritability
- Fever
- Flu-like symptoms
- Neck stiffness
- Photophobia (sensitivity to light)
- Haemorrhagic rash (rash that doesn't blanch when pressed)
- Cold, mottled skin or flushed and warm skin
- Headache
- Vomiting
- Diarrhea
- Rigors (shivering)
- Seizures
- Drowsiness or confusion
- Lethargy
Assessing Pain
- Use appropriate pain assessment tools for age:
- SOCRATES (for verbal children)
- FLACC (for non-verbal children)
- Wong-Baker Faces (for children who can point)
Vital Signs
- Assess vital signs:
- Heart rate (HR)
- Respiratory rate (RR)
- AVPU (Alert, Verbal, Pain, Unresponsive)
Tumbler Test
- Perform a tumbler test to confirm a non-blanching rash
Management
- Manage any time-critical ABCD (Airway, Breathing, Circulation, Disability)
- Administer oxygen if oxygen saturation is below target levels
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Description
This quiz provides an overview of meningococcal disease, its symptoms, and complications such as meningitis and septicemia. Participants will learn to recognize key signs and the importance of timely intervention. Test your knowledge on assessing pain in children as well.
