PPT-Meningitis

amp Headaches What is meningitis Swelling itis of the lining surrounding the brain amp spinal cord meninges Lifethreatening condition 135000 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. University of Michigan-Flint.. Environment, Health and Safety (EHS). Course Information. This . bloodborne pathogens training program is required annually for UM employees who may reasonably anticipate contact with blood or other potentially infectious materials (OPIM), during the performance of their duties. . 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 . Neuropathology Conference. Robyn Massa, MD and Clayton Wiley, MD, PhD. January 26, 2015. Case Report: History. HPI: 64 yo M initially presenting to OSH on 6/24/13 and transferred to PUH on 6/26/13 with new onset daily 10/10 headaches for 2 months. Headaches are diffuse and feel like pressure.. 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 . 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. 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. . 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.. Content. : Katharina M. . Busl. , MD, MS; Ricardo A. Hernandez, MD; William J. Meurer, MD, MS; Sarah Peacock, DNP, APRN, ACNP-BC; Sandra D.W. Buttram, MD. Slides. : Chris Robinson, DO.  .  .  .  . 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 Sowmya. . V . R. Asst . prof. . Child . health nursing dept . Subharti. . university. MENINGITIS. Definition. :-. Meningitis refers to the inflammation of meninges overlying the brain and the Spinal Cord. (. Lee GT, Chiu CY, Haller BL, Denn PM, Hall CS, Gerberding JL. Streptococcus suis Meningitis, United States. Emerg Infect Dis. 2008;14(1):183-185. https://doi.org/10.3201/eid1401.070930. JR2 . chronic meningitis is inflammation of the meninges, with signs and symptoms persisting for at least 4 weeks.. Diagnosed when a characteristic neurological syndrome exists for more than 4 weeks and associated with a persistent inflammatory response in the cerebrospinal fluid(white blood cell count>5).