Showing posts with label A patient with suspected meningitis developed brain damage.. Show all posts
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Thursday, 14 June 2012

Emedinews:Makesure:A patient with suspected meningitis developed brain damage.


Situation: A patient with suspected meningitis developed brain damage.
Reaction: Oh my God! Why was the antibiotic not started when the diagnosis was suspected?
Lesson: Make sure that first dose of antibiotic is given at the time meningitis is suspected.

Monday, 9 January 2012

Emedinews: Makesure: A patient with suspected meningitis developed brain damage.


Situation: A patient with suspected meningitis developed brain damage.
Reaction: Oh my God! Why was an antibiotic not started when the diagnosis was suspected?
Lesson: Make sure that first dose of antibiotic is given at the time meningitis is suspected