PPT-Does this adult patient have acute meningitis?

Does this adult patient have acute meningitis Dr Nicola Cooper Consultant Physician amp Honorary Clinical Associate Professor Scenario A 30yearold woman was admitted to the Acute Medical Unit with a 48hour history of gradual onset severe headache and fever of 385. & Headaches. What is meningitis?. Swelling (-. itis. ) of the lining surrounding the brain & spinal cord (meninges). Life-threatening. condition. ~135,000 deaths each year (globally). Usually affects kids . 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. 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. . Benjamin . Lamptey,PhD. (Meteorologist). Regional Maritime University, Accra Ghana. bllamptey@gmail.com. An update on the google-funded UCAR Meningitis Weather Project. Abudulai. Adams-. Forgor. , Patricia . . Meningitis. Acute meningitis refers to a syndrome of fever, headache, and . meningismus. associated with a cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) . pleocytosis. due to infection and inflammation in the subarachnoid space. Ammari. & Bayan Khawaldeh .. Meningitis. Definition: . It is an inflammation of meninges.. The meninges. are the three membranes that cover the CNS (brain and spinal cord).. Septic Meningitis “Bacterial Meningitis”. 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 Symptoms can include: • Fever • Headache • • Sensitivity to light • Nausea • Vomiting • Lack of energy Incubation Period Varies depending on the virus that is causin 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. Full-time undergraduate students living in halls of residence:. Ensure you get your second vaccination. The . first vaccination will not protect you from meningitis B – you need to have the second to ensure protection from the disease.