The skeletal consequences of meningococcalsepticaemia. Meningococcal disease remains a leading cause of childhood mortality in the UK. Advances in resuscitation have resulted in survival of severely affected individuals and the long-term skeletal consequences are being increasingly recognised. The immediate management of the ischaemic limb in the context of a critically ill and haemodynamically
petechial or purpuric rash • any breach of skin integrity (for example, cuts, burns or skin infections) • other rash indicating potential infection. For signs and symptoms of meningococcal disease, see the NICE guideline on bacterial meningitis and meningococcalsepticaemia in under 16s. [2016, amended 2024] 1.3.7 Ask the person or their family or carers how often the person urinated in the past 18 hours or tongue Non-blanching petechial or purpuric rash For signs and symptoms of meningococcal disease, see the NICE guideline on bacterial meningitis and meningococcalsepticaemia in under 16s. Pallor of skin, lips or tongue Temperature Any Less than 36ºC - Temperature Under 3 months 38°C or more - Temperature 3 to 6 months - 39°C or more Other Any - Leg pain Cold hands or feet Suspected sepsis: recognition
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without giving parenteral antibiotics. If urgent transfer to hospital is not possible (for example, in remote locations or because of adverse weather conditions), antibiotics should be administered to children and young people with suspected bacterial meningitis.For suspected meningococcal disease (fever with non-blanching rash or meningococcalsepticaemia) parenteral antibiotics (intramuscular
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-viral-agents 4. National Institute of Clinical Excellence (NICE). Bacterial meningitis and meningococcalsepticaemia: management of bacterial meningitis and meningococcal meningitis in children and young people younger than 16 years old in primary and secondary care [Internet]. 2010 [revised 2010 September]; CG 102. Available from: https://www.nice.org.uk/guidance/cg102 5. M Nelson, DH Dockrell and S
to improve clinical assessment and help healthcare professionals diagnose serious illness among young children who present with fever in primary and secondary care. This guideline should be read in conjunction with the NICE guidelines on sepsis, neonatal infection, meningitis (bacterial) and meningococcalsepticaemia in under 16s, urinary tract infection in under 16s, diarrhoea and vomiting caused -paediatric practitioner 1.4.9 Do not prescribe oral antibiotics to children with fever without apparent source. [2007] [2007] 1.4.10 Give parenteral antibiotics to children with suspected meningococcal disease at the earliest opportunity (either benzylpenicillin or a third-generation cephalosporin). See the NICE guideline on meningitis (bacterial) and meningococcalsepticaemia in under 16s. [2007] [2007
they are then transitioned to the adult Burns Centre at the Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital if required. While burns are predominately our primary focus, we also consult and advise on other conditions including; • Meningococcalsepticemia. • Epidermylosis Bullosa. • Scalded Skin Syndrome. • Steven Johnson Syndrome. • Intravenous Extravasations. • Graft vs Host. • Neonatal Burns. CHQ-GDL-06003 Management
Appendix L. Guidelines for audiological follow up of babies diagnosed with bacterial meningitis and/or meningococcalsepticaemia .......................................................................... 49 Appendix M.Checklist for Audiological Assessment ...................................................................... 51 References
to hospital is not possible, for example, in remote locations or adverse weather conditions, antibiotics should be administered to children and young people with suspected bacterial meningitis. For suspected meningococcal disease (meningitis with non-blanching rash or meningococcalsepticaemia) parenteral antibiotics (intramuscular or intravenous benzylpenicillin) should be given at the earliest meningitis and septicaemia are statutorily notifiable by registered medical practitioners under the health protection legislation (2010) (www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2010/659/contents/made), under Health Protection (Wales) Regulations (2010) upon suspicion of meningitis (all forms) and meningococcal disease, under Scottish legislation as meningococcal infection and under Northern Ireland as meningococcal
decision on whether to update the review. The other two peer-reviewed articles (published in 2020 and 2021) were an evaluation of The UpPriority Tool, developed by the GIN. In the 2020 publication, the authors piloted The UpPriority Tool with the NICE CG, Meningitis (bacterial) and meningococcalsepticemia in under 16s: recognition, diagnosis, and management and reported
interests. * * * Differentials * Streptococcus pneumoniae sepsis * Staphylococcus aureus sepsis * Streptococcus pyogenes sepsis More Differentials * Guidelines * The UK joint specialist societies guideline on the diagnosis and management of acute meningitis and meningococcal sepsis in immunocompetent adults * Meningitis (bacterial) and meningococcalsepticaemia in under 16s
life-threatening differentials is meningococcalsepticaemia. Other infectious diseases presenting with skin rash in children that can result in meningitis as a complication include, for example, roseola infantum (sixth disease).Extrapulmonary tuberculosisTuberculous meningitis results from haematogenous spread of Mycobacterium tuberculosis with the development of submeningeal or intrameningeal foci
interests. * * * Differentials * Streptococcus pneumoniae sepsis * Staphylococcus aureus sepsis * Streptococcus pyogenes sepsis More Differentials * Guidelines * The UK joint specialist societies guideline on the diagnosis and management of acute meningitis and meningococcal sepsis in immunocompetent adults * Meningitis (bacterial) and meningococcalsepticaemia in under 16s