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Meningitis Info:
inflammation of menninges (tissue covering the brain and spinal cord. Most common is viral. Bacterial is rare but deadly. Viruses enter thru nose & mouth and travel to brain.
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Viral Meningitis
- from viral illnesses: measles, mumps, herpes
- no exudate
- fever, photophobis, headache, myalgias
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Fungal Meningitis:
S/S
Treatment
- headache, N/V
- IV antifungals to treat
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Bacterial Meningitis
- 25% mortality rate
- may resemble a cold
- occurs in outbreaks: dorms, military, crowded living areas
- get vaccinated against
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Meningitis Assessment
- fever
- heasdache
- altered mental status
- photophobia
- ICP
- decreased LOC
- vascular status
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Lab Assessment
- CSF analysis
- CT scan, MRI, chest xray
- lumbar puncture
- CBC
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Meningitis Interventions
- ABC
- vitals every 4 hours
- manage pain
- I & O and weights
- positioning
- ROM exercises
- decrease environmental stimuli
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Meningitis Drug Therapy
- broad spectrum antibiotics
- hyperosmolar & AED's
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