PPT-Meningitis Heather Wacholz RN, BSN, CCRN-CMC, CNRN

TCCC January 27 2015 question Is the following statement true or false Meningitis is an inflammation of the pia mater the arachnoid and the cerebrospinal fluidfilled subarachnoid space answer. The NCLEX-RN Review Lecture Series and accompanying slides give you the feeling of being in a Live Review Course. An Overview for Parents, Teachers, Students and Communities. 2013. Meningococcal Disease Fast Facts. Meningococcal disease is the result of a rare, but serious bacterial infection. It can occur as meningitis (inflammation of the lining of the brain and spinal cord), bacteremia (blood infection), or pneumonia. Video #1. http://. www.youtube.com/watch?v=h2-U1S74OH0. Video #2. http://. abcnews.go.com/Health/uc-santa-barbara-parents-meningitis-vaccine/story?id=21194093. What are the meninges?. The meninges are membranes that cover and protect the brain and spinal cord. The meninges consist of . heather’s tummy care ™ products are medical foods for the dietary management of ibs symptoms, and are intended for use under a physician’s supervision. * 1. Always eat soluble ber r Learning objectives . Gain organised knowledge in the subject area of meningitis. Be able to correctly interpret clinical findings in patients with suspected meningitis. Know and apply the relevant evidence and/or guidelines . concern. Protocols, vaccines, signs and symptoms, and . beyond. Susette Worgan-Brown. Information & Projects Co-. ordinator. Who we are. UK charity based in Stroud, Gloucestershire. Meningitis Trust and Meningitis UK merged in 2013. lymphocytopenia. LT Benjamin S. Vipler, MD, Associate, Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, Bethesda, MD. . CPT Jason J. Nam, MD, Associate, Madigan Army Medical Center, Tacoma, WA. . LCDR Andrew G. . Introduction . Thank you for your interest in learning more about meningitis and septicaemia and gaining our Meningitis Aware Recognition Mark.. A baby or young child cannot tell you what is wrong with them, so it is down to us as adults to protect and look after them.. Does this adult patient have acute meningitis? Dr Nicola Cooper Consultant Physician & Honorary Clinical Associate Professor Scenario A 30-year-old woman was admitted to the Acute Medical Unit with a 48-hour history of gradual onset severe headache and fever of 38.5 Day Two 8:00-5:00. Neurological 12%. Behavioral/Psychosocial 4. %. Hematology/Immunology . 2%. Multisystem 8. %. Renal 6%. Cardiovascular 20%. Cardiovascular cont.. Pulmonary 18%. Endocrine 5%. Gastrointestinal 6%. Dr. .b.Praveena. . mam. Dept. Of pharmacy practice . Presented by: . T.v.d.vinoothna. Pharm.D. Brain and it’s protection. Brain is the most complex organ of the human body.. It is composed of cerebrum,cerebellum and medulla oblongata.. About the Know. Act. Prevent. In the case of Kimberly and Emily, while both had received the MenACWY vaccine, the MenB vaccine was not yet available to help protect them against Meningitis B Case #4Bacterial meningitis is a lifethreatening infection of the linings or meninges of the brain and spinal cord. Survivors may experience hearing loss or deafness, brain damage, seizures, and/or th Jardine. Apartments, or a waiver must be signed. Meningitis shots will be available on the 1. st. floor of the Union for $99 or at . Lafene. Health Center. More information: . http://www.k-state.edu/lafene/meningitis.htm.