Acute Bacterial Meningitis
Evaluation

Evaluation

Evaluate For:

Shock, DIC, GCS, seizures, coning and focal neurological deficit

Secure:

IV access, blood culture, electrolytes, glucose, CBC, INR, PTT

INR, PTT and platelet results may take > 1 hr to obtain. Do not delay the LP when otherwise not contraindicated. If coagulopathy is clinically suspected, defer LP and commence appropriate treatment.

Next Steps