Nursing Standard · 2009 · 24 citations · 0 references
Veterinary MedicineAdvanced Practice NursingInfectious DiseasesAcute Care NursingInfectious Disease NursingSepsisBacterial InfectionsClinical Recognition Of SepsisComplications Of SepsisHealthcare-associated InfectionsMeningitis NursingSepsis ManagementBacterial Meningitis TreatmentHealth Care NeedMeningitis Antibiotic TherapyMeningitis DiagnosisMeningitis Empiric TherapyMeningitis Infection ControlMeningitis Symptom ManagementMeningitis-associated Bacteremia
This article provides an overview of meningitis and meningococcal septicaemia, which can have devastating effects. Nurses working in acute and primary care need to be able to recognise the causes and symptoms of these conditions, and have up-to-date knowledge of treatment, prevention and potential after-effects.