30 hours ago *Report Meningococcal infections to the Public Health Dpt *Decrease Environmental Stimuli: - provide quiet environment - minimize exposure to bright light *Bed rest, w/ HOB elevated 30 degrees. *Seizure precautions *Replace fluids & electrolytes as indicated by lab values. *Older adult clients are at an increased risk for secondary >> Go To The Portal
Assessment of the patient with bacterial meningitis include. Neurologic status. Neurologic status and vital signs are continually assessed. Pulse oximetry and arterial blood gas values.
A major priority of nursing care for a child suspected of having meningitis is to administer the prescribed antibiotic as soon as it is ordered. The child is also placed on respiratory isolation for at least 24 hours while culture results are obtained and the antibiotic is having an effect.
Acute bacterial meningitis must be treated immediately with intravenous antibiotics and sometimes corticosteroids. This helps to ensure recovery and reduce the risk of complications, such as brain swelling and seizures. The antibiotic or combination of antibiotics depends on the type of bacteria causing the infection.
Call 651-201-5414 or 877-676-5414 immediately to report meningococcal disease. This disease must be reported immediately by phone 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
Meningitis can be fatal. Nursing staff need to prioritise antibiotic treatment, as delays are associated with poorer outcomes. Testing the urine specific gravity to assess fluid status can be useful, especially in infants and children with a labile fluid status, and those on full maintenance intravenous fluids.
In acute meningitis, regardless of presentation, a lumbar puncture (LP) and cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) examination are indicated to identify the causative organism and, in bacterial meningitis, the antibiotic sensitivities. Computed tomography (CT) of the head should be performed a before LP, if indicated.
Nursing Diagnosis: Acute Pain related to meningeal inflammation and elevated intracranial pressure secondary to meningitis as evidenced by stiffness in the neck, migraine, anxiety, and nuchal tightness. Desired Outcomes: The patient will verbalize comfort and pain reduction sensations.
Main complications hearing loss, which may be partial or total – people who have had meningitis will usually have a hearing test after a few weeks to check for any problems. recurrent seizures (epilepsy) problems with memory and concentration. co-ordination, movement and balance problems.
Based on the assessment data, major nursing diagnoses include: Risk for Infection related to contagious nature of organism. Acute Pain related to headache, fever, neck pain secondary to meningeal irritation. Impaired Physical Mobility related to intravenous infusion, nuchal rigidity and restraining devices.
Meningococcal disease is a reportable condition in all states, with cases immediately reported to the local and state health departments. CDC closely tracks meningococcal disease through the National Notifiable Diseases Surveillance System and Active Bacterial Core surveillance.
Individual cases of this disease are not reportable. All outbreaks are immediately reportable to the local health department. Viral meningitis is an inflammation of the meninges (the covering of the brain and spinal cord) caused by infection with a virus. Viral meningitis is more common in the summer and early fall.
What infection control precautions are required? Meningococcal meningitis patients should be placed on droplet precautions (private room, mask for all entering the room) until they have completed 24 hours of appropriate antibiotic therapy. Negative pressure ventilation is not required.