PPT-Meningitis Critical Incident Exercise

Objectives of table top exercise universityofsurrey Planning for emergencies cannot be considered reliable until it is exercised and has proved to be workable especially since false confidence may be placed in the integrity of a written . & 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. 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 . 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. What is Meningitis?. Infection of the Meninges (membranes around the brain and spinal . cord). It . can be caused by bacteria, fungi or a . virus. Bacterial Meningitis is the most common, accounting for nearly “80% of all cases are acute bacterial meningitis. 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. . 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. Division for Law Enforcement, Homeland Security, and Institutional Research. Rules of the Road. Creativity/Group Problem Solving. Use the knowledge and information available in the room. Active Thinking. Critical Incident Method (Flanagan, 1954). Assemble a group of 10 subject matter experts (SMEs) who have extensive knowledge about the job. . Have the SMEs review the competencies (KSAOs and their definitions) to be measured and the job tasks which. 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 Laura Smythson. Deputy Director of Wellbeing. Meningitis is an infection of the protective membranes . that . surround the brain and spinal cord (meninges).. What is meningitis?. Meningitis can be very serious if not treated quickly. . prompt recognition, diagnosis, and management . to prevent death and residual neurologic deficits.. Improperly treated, . CNS infections . are associated with high rates of morbidity and mortality. . Learning from Experience. Sven Staender. On behalf of the ESAIC Patient Safety and Quality Committee and the EBA. Outline. Development of the critical incident technique. Definition. Practical aspects of implementation.