A child with suspected meningococcal sepsis has a petechial rash and hypotension. What is the immediate management step per UK guidelines?...

Question

A child with suspected meningococcal sepsis has a petechial rash and hypotension. What is the immediate management step per UK guidelines?

Accepted Answer

IV benzylpenicillin or ceftriaxone immediately

Answer

Perform lumbar puncture first

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Oral antibiotics at home

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Await blood culture results

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Supportive care only

MCQ (SBA): Meningococcal sepsis