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Initial stabilization and isolation
Immediate priorities
Airway protection triggers
GCS 8 or less
Refractory vomiting with aspiration risk
Breathing threats
Hypoxemia despite supplemental oxygen
Respiratory fatigue
Circulation threats
Hypotension with altered perfusion
Septic shock physiology
Isolation precautions
Droplet precautions until bacterial meningitis excluded
Household prophylaxis planning if meningococcal suspected
Time-critical decision points
Early branching
Meningitis with encephalopathy features
Altered mental status
Focal neurologic deficit
Seizure
Raised intracranial pressure concern
Papilledema
Cushing response physiology
Immediate antimicrobials timing
If high bacterial concern, antibiotics within 60 minutes of arrival
If neuroimaging delays lumbar puncture, antibiotics not delayed
Hemodynamic and symptom targets
Monitoring and targets
Vital sign frequency
Continuous pulse oximetry
Cardiac monitoring if severe illness or electrolyte risk
Fever and pain control targets
Temperature comfort goal
Headache control enabling oral intake
Nausea and hydration targets
Tolerating oral fluids
Euvolemia
Consultation triggers
Escalation and consultation
Neurology consultation triggers
Focal deficit
Persistent altered mental status
Recurrent seizures
Infectious diseases consultation triggers
Immunocompromised host
Suspected HSV or VZV CNS infection
Unclear diagnosis after initial CSF workup
ICU consultation triggers
Shock physiology
Rapidly worsening mental status
Status epilepticus
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