A 64-year-old with fever and neck stiffness; suspected bacterial meningitis. What is the correct order of initial steps?...

Question

A 64-year-old with fever and neck stiffness; suspected bacterial meningitis. What is the correct order of initial steps?

Accepted Answer

Blood cultures and empiric antibiotics immediately; head CT only if indicated; LP without delay when safe

Answer

LP first, then antibiotics

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Head CT for all, then LP, then antibiotics

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Wait for LP results before antibiotics

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Steroids after antibiotics

us-abem MCQ (SBA): Bacterial Meningitis Initial Management