MeningococcemiaI. IntroductionA. Meningococcemia- an acute and potentially life-threatening infection of the bloodstream that can cause many symptoms in a person caused by a bacteriumB. Thesis statement: Meningococcal disease is a serious and fatal disease that affects a portion of people resulting in serious complications; however, with immediate medical attention and patient commitment, the infection can be treated and possibly avoided. EtiologyA. Transmission of meningococcal bacteria. Meningococcus is a bacterium that can be transmitted from person to person through droplets. Which starts in the nasopharynx and works its way into the bloodstream. This can affect the rest of the organs in the body.III. PathophysiologyA. Causes from meningococcemia. Problems arise from multisystem failures.ii. Capillary leakiii. Hypovolemiaiv. Shockv. DICvi. Respiratory problems. Central nervous system problemsIV. Clinical PresentationsA. RT interventions. Oxygenation and ventilationii. Intubation- Vent- Peepiiii. Recommend vaccine and therapies - Prophylaxis - Antibiotic therapyiv. Compliance and patient commitmentV. ResultsA. Adequate oxygenation and ventilationB. Improved Hemodynamics From the years 1998 to 2007, approximately 1,500 Americans were infected with the Neisseria meningitdis-associated bacterium commonly known as meningococcus. Unfortunately, about 11% of infected people died and about 20% of people suffered long-term consequences such as brain damage, kidney disease or amputations. Meningococcemia is an acute, potentially life-threatening bloodstream infection that can cause numerous disorders. St. Louis, MI: Elsevier. Disseminated intravascular coagulation (DIC). (2010). Retrieved from http://www.webmd.com/a-to-z-guides/dissemination-intravascular-coagulation-dic-topic-overviewHazinski, M. (1993). Nursing care for critically ill children. (3rd ed., pp. 863-865). St. Louis, MI: Elsevier Mosby.MacNeil, J., & Cohn, A. (2014). Meninococcal disease. Retrieved from http://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/pubs/surv-manual/chpt08-mening.htmlPathan, N., Faust, S., & Levin, M. (2003).Pathophysiology of meningococcal meningitis and septicemia. Retrieved from http://adc.bmj.com/content/88/7/601.fullRello, J., Kollef, M., Diaz, E., & Rodriguez, A. (2000). Infectious diseases in intensive care. (2nd ed., pp. 352-356). St. Louis, MI: Springer. Talaro, K., & Chess, B. (2012). Fundamentals of microbiology. (8th ed., pp. 563-564). New York, NY: McGraw-Hill.