Meningitis
inflammation of the meninges, which are the membranes that protect the brain and spinal cord.

<Viral, Fungal, Bacterial>


Management of care

Assessment

Lab Tests

Objective and Subjective

Risk Factors

Dx Procedures

Potential Complications

Client Education

Collaborative Care

Meds

Interdisciplinary care

Nursing Care

care after D/C

Client outcomes

Surgical Interventions

HP & prevention

S: constant HA, nuchal rigidity, photophobia

O: F, chills, N/V, altered OC, hyperactive DTR

Positive Brudzinski’s sign

Urine, throat, nose, and blood culture and sensitivity

CBC

CSF analysis

CT & MRI

Monitor increased ICP

decrease environmental stimuli

isolate with suspected dx and maintain precautions

increased ICP

SIADH

Septic emboli

avoid increasing ICP (coughing, sneezing)

Ceftriaxone (Rocephin) or cefotaxime (Claforan) in combination with vancocin (Vancomycin)

Phenytoin (Dilantin)

Decadron (dexamethasone)

Corticosteroids

Acetaminophen (Tylenol), ibuprofen (Motrin)

Ciprofloxacin (Cipro), rifampin (Rifadin), or ceftriaxone (Rocephin)

High protein, low glucose, elevated WBC, elevated CSF pressure

flexion of neck elicits flexion of extremities

Positive Kernig’s sign

resistance and pain with leg extension