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  • Title: [Foudroyant meningococcal sepsis in emergency medicine. Medical treatment and post-exposure prophylaxis].
    Author: Wiese CH, Roessler M, Bartels U, Quintel M, Graf BM.
    Journal: Anaesthesist; 2008 Apr; 57(4):369-73. PubMed ID: 18270671.
    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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