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Bacterial meningitis
Laboratory-confirmed cases of invasive meningococcal disease in England by capsular group and epidemiologic year. The light blue and dark blue arrows denote the start of the national immunization programme against group C meningococcal (MenC) disease and group B meningococcal (MenB) disease, respectively
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Bacterial meningitis
Photomicrograph of Gram-stained Streptococcus species bacteria
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Bacterial meningitis
Ventral view of human brain showing purulent basilar meningitis infection due to Streptococcus pneumoniae
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Videos
Diagnostic lumbar puncture in adults: animated demonstrationHow to perform a diagnostic lumbar puncture in adults. Includes a discussion of patient positioning, choice of needle, and measurement of opening and closing pressure.
Venepuncture and phlebotomy: animated demonstrationHow to take a venous blood sample from the antecubital fossa using a vacuum needle.
Central venous catheter insertion: animated demonstrationUltrasound-guided insertion of a non-tunnelled central venous catheter (CVC) into the right internal jugular vein using the Seldinger insertion technique.
Peripheral intravascular catheter: animated demonstrationHow to insert a peripheral intravascular catheter into the dorsum of the hand.
Tracheal intubation: animated demonstrationHow to insert a tracheal tube in an adult using a laryngoscope.
Bag-valve-mask ventilation: animated demonstrationHow to use bag-valve-mask apparatus to deliver ventilatory support to adults. Video demonstrates the two-person technique.
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