title: Managing toxic shock syndrome.
abstract: A recent case review showed that nurses play an important role in diagnosing toxic shock syndrome (TSS). It is a rare, and potentially fatal condition, which may develop in individuals of all ages. The average A&E nurse will probably only encounter a single case. However, front-line nurses will usually be the first to meet the patient with this condition. Some knowledge of TSS is important because early diagnosis and treatment may save lives.
authors.affiliation: Ealing Hospital NHS Trust.
authors.forename: Colin A
authors.initials: CA
authors.lastname: Michie
authors.forename: Varsha
authors.initials: V
authors.lastname: Shah
mesh_terms: D006801:Humans; D009733:Nursing Diagnosis; D012307:Risk Factors; D012772:Shock, Septic / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000382:microbiology / Q000451:nursing* / Q000628:therapy; D013203:Staphylococcal Infections / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000451:nursing / Q000628:therapy; D013290:Streptococcal Infections / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000451:nursing / Q000628:therapy