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| Abnormal electrical discharges causing involuntary movement or behavior |
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| (aka partial) Abnormal activity in one hemisphere or specific location |
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| Inflammation of meninges in brain |
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| Bacterial meningitis mostly caused by |
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Definition
| Gram negative organism that spread to CNS from bloodstream which triggers the inflammatory response |
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| Bacterial meningitis sx general |
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Cerebral edema/ increased ICP
May impede flow of CSF
May cause SIADH |
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| Bacterial meningitis sx young infant |
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Definition
Hypothermia
Change in feeding pattern
V/DI
May be alert, restless, lethargic or irritable
Rocking will irritate the infant instead of comfort as it normally does |
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| Bacterial meningitis sx older children |
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Altered LOC
Vomiting
Muscle/joint pain
Rash
HA
Photophobia
Esotropia
Nuchal rigidity
Positive kerhig or Brudzinski sign |
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| Bacterial meningitis children are comforted in what position |
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Definition
Opisthotonic
Hyperextension of head and neck |
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| Bacterial meningitis therapy |
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Definition
Lumbar puncture for dx
ABX begins as soon as expected
NOP and IV fluits/electrolytes |
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| Bacterial meningitis Nursing interventions |
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Definition
Assess vitals/LOV
Measure head circumfrence in infants
Monitor ability to control secretions
Give fluids
Assess for sensory defecits
Reduced stimuli room
I/O's
Comfort
Side laying position |
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| Bacterial meningitis teaching for at home care |
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Definition
Teach what to do if a seizure occurs
Importance of follow up appoitments |
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| Viral meningitis common cause |
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Definition
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| Child with Viral meningitis will appear |
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Definition
| less ill than one with bacterial |
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Definition
Abrupt onset of fever 100.4-104
HA/Photophobia
STIFF NECK/BACK PAIN
Myalagia
Irritability/lethargy
V/DI
MACULOPAPULAR RASH
Upper respiratory SX |
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Definition
Teach that seizures are rare
SX may resolve on own in 3-10 days
Supportive care
Acetaminophen or IBU to reduce fever, HA, joint pain
Decreased stimuli room
Promote comfort and proper positioning |
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Acute encephalopathy (brain inflammation) caused by liver toxic drug.
Interaction between viral illness and aspirin |
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Definition
As a viral illness that seems to be resolving.
Leads to acute vomiting, LOC change, seizures and unresponsiveness.
Leads to flacidity, loss of DTR, respiratory arrest. Death |
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| Edema, increased liver enzymes and ammonia. Prothrombin time prolonged. Decreased blood glucose. Bilirubin normal. |
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