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Meningitis - Coggle Diagram
Meningitis
Causes
Chemical irritation
Fungal infections
Cancer
Drug allergies
Viral infections
Bacterial infections
Pathophysiology
and the infection causes an increase in the cerebrospinal fluid production
And pressure that is measurable on lumber puncture
Inflammatory reaction causes irritation of cerebral tissues and may cause convulsions
Inflamed and irritated meninges cause neck stiffness and headache
Inflammatory exudate increases intracranial pressure
The meninges become swollen and inflamed
Diagnostic tests
Lumber puncture
CT, MRI and Xray
Blood tests
Eye and ear examination
Electroencephalogram
Nursing diagnosis
Risk for impaired tissue perfusion
Hyperthemia related to infections
Impaired physical mobility due to prolonged bed rest
Acute pain caused by meningial irritaion
Impaired gas exchange
Nursing interventions
Initiate for seizure activity
Perform cranial nerve assessment
Monitor vital signs and neurological signs
Monitor for signs of meningeal irritation
Administer analgesics as prescribed
Management and Treatment
Antibiotics administered directly into the vein
Fluids given directly to vein for rehydration
Oxygen face mask for breathing difficulties
Steriod medications
Clinical manifestations
Pain areas
muscles
neck
In the back
Head
Whole body
Fever
Chills
Fatigue
Loss of appetite
Malaise or shivering
Skin
Blotchy rashes
Red rashes
Definition
An infection and inflammation of the meninges or covering of the brain