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all about meningitis
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Language: en
Added: Aug 14, 2024
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HEADACHE
“ Red Flags” in the history Abrupt onset of a new type of severe HA 2. Worst headache the patient ever had 3. Progressive worsening of HA over a period of days or weeks Precipitated by exertion Accompanied by generalized illness or fever, nausea, or stiff neck
“Red Flags” on examination Abnormal vital signs (increased BP, HR or temperature) Change in higher intellectual functions or cognition Alteration in level of consciousness Signs of meningeal iritation Papil edema Focal neurological signs
CLINICAL FEATURES SUGGESTIVE OF SECONDARY HEADACHE HEADACHE FEATURES First headache Worst headache Persistent headache Different headache Onset with valsava manuever Onset with head trauma Onset after age 50 Exacerbation by head position
ASSOCIATED FEATURES Focal neurologic signs or symptoms Change in consciousness Fever Seizure Nuchal rigidity Papiledema or (pre)retinal hemorrhage History of bleeding diathesis History of hypercoagulable state History of cancer History of AIDS or AIDS risk factors
Children & Adults Fever Headache Photophobia Nuchal rigidity Lethargy, confusion, stupor, coma Seizure Focal neurological deficits Nausea & vomiting
Older adults Fever Headache Nuchal rigidity Confusion, coma Seizure
Meningeal signs Nuchal Rigidity
Jolt accentuation
DD Neck Stiffness Meningitis SAH Raised ICP SOL infratentorial Carcinomatous or leukemic meningal infiltratiom Neuroleptic Malignant Syndrome
Diagnosis Examination of CSF 1. confirm the dx 2. identify the organism 3. test for antibiotic sensitivity 4. rationalize the treatment of contacts in the case of meningococcal or haemophilus influenza meningitis
Head CT 1. coma 2. focal neurological deficit 3. papiledema 4. dilated pupils 5. signs of posterior fossa lesion
Treatment Neonate : combination of Ampicillin & Aminoglycoside or Cefotaxime , Vancomycin Infants & children : Cefotaxime or Ceftriaxone Adults : Ampicillin 6x2 gr iv Ceftriaxon 2x2 gr iv Cefotaxime 4x2 gr iv Ceftazidime 3x2 gr iv Vancomycin 4x500 mg iv