signs of shock in bacterial meningitis and meningococcal septicaemia

Last reviewed 01/2018

The National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence have listed the following as features of "shock"

  • capillary refill time more than 2 seconds
  • unusual skin colour
  • tachycardia and/or hypotension
  • respiratory symptoms or breathing difficulty
  • leg pain
  • cold hands or feet
  • toxic or moribund state
  • altered mental state or decreased conscious level
  • poor urine output (1)

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