[Foudroyant meningococcal sepsis in emergency medicine. Medical treatment and post-exposure prophylaxis].
Anaesthesist 2008;
57:369-73. [PMID:
18270671 DOI:
10.1007/s00101-008-1339-5]
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Abstract
A paediatric emergency case with a rescue helicopter, which was reported as unexpected cardiac arrest of a 4-year-old child will be described. Based on this case, the symptoms and therapy of meningococcal sepsis and Waterhouse-Friderichsen-Syndrome under emergency conditions will be discussed as well as aspects of post-exposure prophylaxis.
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