Fulminant meningococcemia in pediatric patients: nursing considerations.
The mortality rate of children with fulminant meningococcemia is high, and early recognition and intervention by the health care team is crucial for patient survival. Critical care nurses who have knowledge in the cause and treatment of this catastrophic disease and current trends in therapy will be able to provide essential care to these patients.
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D002648:Child; D003131:Combined Modality Therapy; D003422:Critical Care; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D008297:Male; D008585:Meningitis, Meningococcal / Q000451:nursing* / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000628:therapy; D009730:Nursing Assessment; D010371:Pediatric Nursing; D011379:Prognosis