A 19-year-old university student presents with fever, neck stiffness, and a non-blanching petechial rash. Suspected meningococcal sepsis. According to...

Question

A 19-year-old university student presents with fever, neck stiffness, and a non-blanching petechial rash. Suspected meningococcal sepsis. According to NICE, what is the immediate pre-hospital management?

Accepted Answer

Intramuscular benzylpenicillin if meningococcal disease is suspected

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No antibiotics until hospital

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IV ceftriaxone at GP's office

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Oral amoxicillin

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IV fluids only

MCQ (SBA): Meningococcal sepsis

A 19-year-old university student presents with fever, neck stiffness, and a non-blanching petechial rash. Suspected meningococcal sepsis. According to NICE, what is the immediate pre-hospital management?