Early management of suspected bacterial meningitis and meningococcal septicaemia in immunocompetent adults--second edition.
Bacterial meningitis and meningococcal septicaemia continue to cause death and disability in adults. This updated algorithm focuses on minimising delays in diagnosis and administration of antibiotics, appropriate use of monitoring, investigations, critical care facilities and management of complications, taking into account emerging evidence and the latest national recommendations.
Heyderman
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Department of Pathology and Microbiology, School of Medical Sciences, University of Bristol, University Walk, Bristol BS8 1TD, UK. r.heyderman@bristol.ac.uk
D000328:Adult; D000465:Algorithms; D003661:Decision Support Techniques; D006801:Humans; D007121:Immunocompetence; D020407:Internet; D008585:Meningitis, Meningococcal / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000188:drug therapy* / Q000276:immunology; D018805:Sepsis / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000188:drug therapy* / Q000276:immunology