Early management of suspected bacterial meningitis and meningococcal septicaemia in immunocompetent adults--second edition

J Infect. 2005 Jun;50(5):373-4. doi: 10.1016/j.jinf.2005.04.002.

Abstract

Bacterial meningitis and meningococcal septicaemia continue to cause death and disability in adults. This updated algorithm focuses on minimising delays in diagnosis and administration of antibiotics, appropriate use of monitoring, investigations, critical care facilities and management of complications, taking into account emerging evidence and the latest national recommendations.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Algorithms
  • Decision Support Techniques*
  • Humans
  • Immunocompetence
  • Internet
  • Meningitis, Meningococcal / diagnosis*
  • Meningitis, Meningococcal / drug therapy*
  • Meningitis, Meningococcal / immunology
  • Sepsis / diagnosis*
  • Sepsis / drug therapy*
  • Sepsis / immunology