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MediumEmergencyMeningococcal sepsisau-amcau-acem

A 68-year-old man presents with acute onset of confusion, fever and a petechial rash. He is hypotensive and tachycardic. You suspect meningococcal sepsis. What is the most appropriate immediate management in the emergency department?

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