You are working at Clerkship General when the charge nurse comes and grabs you… “Hey doc, we need you in room 2, this kid looks sick…”

Initial Vitals:

BP: 68/40

HR: 128

RR: 22

O2: 99% (Room Air)

Temp: 103.5F

Critical Actions:

* Diagnose Meningitis and Perform Lumbar Puncture

* Give Empiric Antibiotics

* Treat Septic Shock

* Give Steroids

* Give Prophylaxis to Close Contacts

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