Running head: MENINGITIS Meningitis in Pediatric Patients Jacqueline M. Benjamin ‘Student # NO0031184 Practical Nursing Theory 3Meningitis in Pediatric Patients 2 ‘Ctntrodnction = Meningitis is inflammation of the meninges and can be categorized as bacterial, viral or aseptic and tuberculous (evolve). There are also other causes of meningitis) puncture with culture and sensitivity to help to know the disease that is affecting the central nervous system, serum glucose to know the sugar level in the blood, BUN to know how well Wha ve tho agruycard iat ia exclacdl wih” mons gobes kidneys are working, and liver profile test to the functionality of the liver. The results of these laboratory tests will allow the Medical Laboratory Technician to successfully identify the normal yaguo ? F or abnormal functions of the body organs. The laboratory results will be sent to the phy help him/her to identify the patient's medical problempprescribe appropriate treatment for the patient’s medical condition, and work with the professional medical team, the patient and patient’s family to eliminate and prevent and further problem or complications of the disease. Community Resources - Many pediatric patients will be discharged after a period of hospitalization with meningitis. Some of these patients will be affected differently, and will require further rehabilitation to help them to generally improve their lifestyles. In the province of Ontario, there are((3) Community Care Access Centers (fac) which are government funded centers that help to meet the need of people within the communities and in their homes. People of all ages or with any disability can benefit from the services provided by the CCAC. Some ofMeningitis in Pediatric Patients | the services provided that will benefit a meningitis pediatric patient are nursing care where a nurse will be there at administer medication monitor vital signs, and constantly assess the patient level of consciousness. A physiotherapist and occupational therapist will help to rehabilitate a Patient who has a neurological disability in order to strengthen the muscle to improve mobility A speech-language therapist will work with a patient who has a speech impediment to improve his/her speech and language skill. Laboratory services will be available to obtain any necessary laboratory specimen for analysis. Personal support is available to help the patient with bathing, bed making, and any other personal care. Home schooling is also available for a child who may not be able to attend a public or private school because of a disability related to the disease an A meningitis patient will also have the resources of his Primary Care Physician who mney Doone be within close proximity to his home, who the patient will feel more comfortable and confident * communicating with because of the doctor-patient relationship. A walk-In Clinic may be the third and useful resource for this patient in cases of emergence or weekend when the Primary comes Care Physician is unavailable and the patient may not get to the hospital, or just for a quick eee medical check yy ion[® Meningitis in pediatric patients is a medical emergency and requires immediate attention and management. Without medical intervention the outcome is not promising. Early intervention with antibiotics and dexamethasone are vital to a positive outcome and management requires a collaborative effort of the health team which will be beneficial to the patient.Meningitis in Pediatric Patients References. Agrawal, S., & Nadel, 8. (2011). Acute bacterial meningitis in infants and children: epidemiology and management. Pediatric Drugs, 13(6), 385+. Retrieved from hitp://go.galegroup.com.eztest.ocls.ca/ps/i.do?id=GALE%7CA2703757548v=2. &eu= humber&it-r&p=A ONE&asid-09450a563 1€6660129abaa0409df9ad5 Kim, K. S. (2010). Acute bacterial meningitis in infants and children. Zhe Lancet Infectious Diseases, 10(1), 32-42 Retrieved from http://search. proquest,com/docview/201624439? Accounted=11530 Perry, E., Hockenberry, M., Lowdermilk, D., & Wilson, D, (2010). Bacterial Meningitis. Retrieved November 19, 2015, from http:/www_elsevier.com/books/maternal-child- nursing-care-in-canada/perry/978-1-926648-28-6 Rothrock, S. G., Harper, M. B., Green, S. M., Clark, M. 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