Question

A 19-year-old student is brought to the ED with a rapidly spreading, non-blanching purpuric rash, fever, neck stiffness, and drowsiness. BP 90/50 mmHg. What is the most critical immediate action?

Accepted Answer

Administer IV Cefotaxime or Ceftriaxone

Answer

Administer IV Dexamethasone

Answer

Arrange urgent CT head scan

Answer

Arrange urgent lumbar puncture

Answer

Start IV fluid resuscitation

Practice question

A 19-year-old student is brought to the ED with a rapidly spreading, non-blanching purpuric rash, fever, neck stiffness, and drowsiness. BP 90/50 mmHg. What is the most critical immediate action?