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Ep 196 Pediatric Meningitis Recognition, Workup and Management
Emergency Medicine Cases
Pediatric Meningitis Management
This chapter delves into the antibiotic choices and management strategies for pediatric patients with meningitis, discussing different scenarios, pathogens, and considerations for various patient populations such as immunocompromised individuals and those with VP shunts. It emphasizes the importance of following hospital antibiotic recommendations, consulting specialists, monitoring patients closely, and preparing for potential complications while awaiting transfer to a tertiary care center. The speakers stress the significance of keeping pediatric meningitis on the differential diagnosis list, especially due to concerns over decreasing vaccination rates globally.
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