A 17-year-old with suspected meningococcal sepsis has non-blanching rash, hypotension and confusion. Before transfer, what pre-hospital antibiotic is ...

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A 17-year-old with suspected meningococcal sepsis has non-blanching rash, hypotension and confusion. Before transfer, what pre-hospital antibiotic is recommended if IM route available?

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IM benzylpenicillin

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IM amoxicillin

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IM ceftriaxone

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IM co-amoxiclav

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No antibiotics until hospital

ukmla MCQ (SBA): Meningococcal Sepsis

A 17-year-old with suspected meningococcal sepsis has non-blanching rash, hypotension and confusion. Before transfer, what pre-hospital antibiotic is recommended if IM route available?