Meningitis Explained Simply: Causes, Symptoms & Nursing Care

Meningitis is a medical emergency every nurse must recognize early. In this comprehensive nursing tutorial, you’ll gain a clear, step-by-step understanding of meningitis, focusing on the causes, pathophysiology, the classic triad, diagnostic findings, and nursing management. This lesson is ideal for nursing students, exam candidates, and practicing nurses who want a structured and memorable review. By the end of this video, you will be able to identify red-flag symptoms, interpret key investigations, and apply safe, evidence-based nursing interventions in suspected meningitis cases. ⏱️ Timestamps 00:00 – Introduction to meningitis 00:26– Anatomy and Physiology of the meninges 02:49 - Definition 03:42 – Types 05:15 – Clinical manifestations across age groups 06:39 – Diagnostic evaluation (CSF analysis, LP, labs) 08:39 – management #Meningitis #bacterialmeningitis #meningitiscauses #neisseriameningitidis