pead meningococcal cpg Flashcards
1
Q
how is ceftriaxone prepared for IM injection?
A
1g powder dilted with 3.5ml of 1% lignocain
2
Q
what are the signs of meningococcal septecima?
A
typical puripuric rash
septiciemia signs: fever, rigors, chills, muscle pain, cold hands and feef, tachy, hypotensive, tachyponea
meningeal signs - headach, photophobia, neck stiffness, anusea and vomiting, altered conciousness, irratability or whimpering
3
Q
what is the managment for mengococcal speticemia?
A
ceftriaxone 50mg/kg IM to upper lateral thigh
