Nursing perspectives in meningococcal disease.
Meningococcal sepsis is a potentially life threatening disease. Recent advances have led towards increased emphasis being placed on early identification and prompt aggressive management of these patients. This article outlines the disease pathology, describing a case study to illustrate the management and nursing care of a child with meningococcal sepsis. Current therapies are also discussed.
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St. Patrick's ICU, Our Lady's Hospital for Sick Children, Crumlin, Dublin.
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D003422:Critical Care / Q000379:methods*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D008589:Meningococcal Infections / Q000451:nursing*; D010290:Parents / Q000523:psychology; D010371:Pediatric Nursing / Q000379:methods; D018805:Sepsis / Q000451:nursing*