Question

A 2-year-old child presents with fever, irritability, and a petechial rash. You suspect meningococcal meningitis. According to UK guidelines, what immediate step should be taken (prior to hospital transfer) if meningococcal sepsis is suspected?

Accepted Answer

Administer intramuscular or intravenous benzylpenicillin

Answer

Administer IV fluids only

Answer

Perform a lumbar puncture immediately

Answer

Call for an urgent CT scan

Answer

Provide oxygen and wait for ambulance

Practice question

A 2-year-old child presents with fever, irritability, and a petechial rash. You suspect meningococcal meningitis. According to UK guidelines, what immediate step should be taken (prior to hospital transfer) if meningococcal sepsis is suspected?