Meningitis in Children (cont.)
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- Meningitis in Children Overview
- Meningitis in Children Causes
- Meningitis in Children Symptoms
- When to Seek Medical Care
- Exams and Tests
- Meningitis in Children Treatment
- Self-Care at Home
- Medical Treatment
- Medications
- Next Steps
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Meningitis in Children Treatment
Self-Care at Home
Meningitis can be a rapidly progressing, life-threatening disease, so immediate medical care is important if meningitis is suspected in a child.
- While transporting a child to a hospital's emergency department, supportive care may include the following:
- Give the correct amount of acetaminophen (Tylenol) for fever.
- Attempt to keep the child comfortable and prevent the child from choking or inhaling any material vomited.
- Directly observe the child to notice any deterioration in condition.
- Give the correct amount of acetaminophen (Tylenol) for fever.
- Sometimes, children are sent home from the emergency room if the doctor is confident that the child has viral meningitis. Frequently, a child with viral meningitis can be treated successfully at home by taking acetaminophen (Tylenol) or other pain medications and by drinking plenty of fluids. If a child has viral meningitis, follow-up care is still important.
- Have the child reevaluated within 1-2 days to be sure that he or she is improving.
- Watch for any worsening signs or symptoms and if necessary, return immediately to a medical facility.
- Have the child reevaluated within 1-2 days to be sure that he or she is improving.
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