Meningococcal Septicaemia (Adult)


Suspected meningococcal septicaemia

PPE

Confirm Meningococcal Septicaemia
Typical purpuric rash
Evidence of septicaemia - Headache, fever, joint pain, altered conscious state, hypotension and/or tachycardia

Has IV Access been established?

	Yes
Ceftriaxone 1g IV - Dilute with water for injection (9.5ml) to make 10ml - Administer slowly over 2 minutes

No
• Unable to gain • Not IV accredited
Ceftriaxone 1g IM - Dilute with Lignocaine 1% HCL (3.5ml) to make 4ml - Administer into upper lateral thigh or other large muscle mass

Special Notes

Meningococcal is transmitted by close personal exposure to airway secretions/droplets.

Ensure face mask protection especially during intubation/suctioning.

Ensure medical follow up for staff post exposure.

General Care

Dilute Ceftriaxone 1g with water for injection (9.5ml) to make 10ml and administer 1g IV over approximately 2 minutes.

If unable to obtain IV access, or not accredited in IV cannulation, dilute Ceftriaxone 1g with Lignocaine 1% HCL (3.5ml) to make 4ml and administer 1g IM into the upper lateral thigh or other large muscle mass.