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Joseph McCulloch , an 18-year-old university student who presents to the emergency department of his local hospital complaining of flu like symptoms and severe headache. A provisional diagnosis of bacterial meningitis is made by the attending doctor.
Questions:
6a. List the clinical manifestations specific to bacterial meningitis and provide an explanation as to the pathophysiological changes that have caused them.
2 marks
6b. Joseph is at risk of developing raised intra cranial pressure (ICP). Applying the Monro Kelly principle explain how bacterial meningitis can contribute to the development of raised intracranial pressure.
3 marks ( 2 marks for Explanation of Monro Kelly and 1 mark for application of meningitis)
6c This raised ICP puts Joseph at risk of developing cerebral oedema. List and Describe the pathophysiological changes of the four (4) the types of cerebral oedema. 4 marks (0.5 marks for naming each, 0.5 marks each for description)
6d. Joseph is administered 3% NaCl, explain how this will reduce his intracranial pressure. 1 mark
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Joseph McCulloch , an 18-year-old university student who presents to the emergency department of
