Meningitis in children – Related resources
02.06.2016 • Sonuncu dəyişiklik 27.04.2007
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Cochrane reviews
- In acute bacterial meningitis intravenous maintenance fluids may be more effective than restricted fluid intake in the first 48 hours in settings with high mortality rates and where patients present late. However, where children present early and mortality rates are lower there is insufficient evidence to guide practice .
Literature
- Peltola H, Roine I, Fernández J, et al. Adjuvant glycerol and/or dexamethasone to improve the outcomes of childhood bacterial meningitis: a prospective, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial. Clin Infect Dis 2007 Nov 15;45(10):1277-86
- Roine I, Peltola H, Fernández J, et al. Influence of admission findings on death and neurological outcome from childhood bacterial meningitis. Clin Infect Dis 2008 Apr 15;46(8):1248-52
- Peltola H, Roine I. Improving the outcomes in children with bacterial meningitis. Curr Opin Infect Dis 2009;22(3):250-5.