[Foudroyant meningococcal sepsis in emergency medicine. Medical treatment and post-exposure prophylaxis].

Abstract

A paediatric emergency case with a rescue helicopter, which was reported as unexpected cardiac arrest of a 4-year-old child will be described. Based on this case, the symptoms and therapy of meningococcal sepsis and Waterhouse-Friderichsen-Syndrome under emergency conditions will be discussed as well as aspects of post-exposure prophylaxis.

• Authors: C H R Wiese, M Roessler, U Bartels, M Quintel, B M Graf
• Journal: Der Anaesthesist (Anaesthesist) Vol. 57 Issue 4 Pg. 369-73 (Apr 2008) ISSN: 0003-2417 [Print] Germany
• Vernacular Title: Foudroyante Meningokokkensepsis im Notarztdienst. Handlungsempfehlungen und Expositionsprophylaxe.
• PMID: 18270671 (Publication Type: Case Reports, English Abstract, Journal Article)

Chemical References

• Anti-Bacterial Agents

Topics

• Air Ambulances
• Anti-Bacterial Agents (therapeutic use)
• Blood Pressure
• Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
• Child, Preschool
• Critical Care
• Electrocardiography
• Emergency Medical Services
• Female
• Humans
• Meningococcal Infections (complications, prevention & control, therapy)
• Waterhouse-Friderichsen Syndrome (complications, therapy)