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What is meningitis?Meningitis is an inflammation of the meninges, the lining surrounding the brain and spinal cord and those most at risk are infants, young children, teenagers and young adults.A survey commissioned by the Meningitis Trust revealed that half of all parents surveyed cannot name three symptoms of meningitis. Recognising the symptoms and acting quickly saves lives. There are approximately 4,000 cases of meningitis per year in the UK, 1 in 10 of those will die. While deafness is the most common form of permanent damage following meningitis, in severe cases (where diagnosis has been delayed and septicaemia has occurred) fingers, toes and limbs may need to be amputated. All the information you need... for when you need it mostThe Arc was developed by doctors and meningitis experts who were concerned that parents relied too much on the tumbler test or misinterpreted the results.The rash is usually a late sign of meningococcal septicaemia. Confidently identifying this rash and being able to recognise the critical early signs can help you avoid a tragedy. Information within the Arc pack has been supplied by the Meningitis Trust to help you quickly identify the early warning symptoms of meningitis as well as a simple to use device based on the tumbler test to help you detect the most distinct form of meningococcal septicaemia, a rash that does not fade under pressure. |
What the doctors say...Doctors stress that the meningitis rash identified by the conventional glass tumbler test may appear late during the course of the disease or sometimes not at all. It is essential that parents remain vigilant for ALL the signs and symptoms of meningitis and not just rely on whether there is a rash.Dr Ravi Jayaram, Paediatric Consultant from the Countess of Chester Hospital, said, “I think that the Meningitis Arc is a very useful tool for anyone concerned about the onset of meningitis and particularly for parents of unwell children. “The “tumbler test” to assess for the rash associated with meningococcal septicaemia is fairly well known but can be falsely reassuring as a non-blanching rash may not always be present. The Arc has the advantage of listing many of the other “alarm bells” suggestive of meningitis which is incredibly important, particularly as some studies have suggested that up to half of parents couldn’t remember three features of meningitis. “In meningitis, early diagnosis and treatment is crucial and I welcome anything that encourages recognition of all the many other signs and symptoms. The Arc has the potential to be a simple but effective aid for prompt recognition of the condition." Developed by doctors to help you save livesThe Arc is a registered medical device and is the only device that has an image of the meningitis rash together with the signs and symptoms clearly printed directly on to it. All the information you need. All in one place.The arc meningitis early alert pack contains;
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© JRBiomedical Ltd 2010 JRBiomedical Ltd. Plas Eirias Business Centre, Colwyn Bay, LL29 8BF, United Kingdom The Arc Meningitis Early Alert Pack is manufactured in the UK under licence from Scottish Health Innovations Ltd. The Meningitis Trust is a registered charity (803016 England and Wales, SC037709 Scotland). ARC is a trademark of JRBiomedical Ltd |
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What do you think of the Arc pack?- click here and tell usNow available from Boots, Kiddicare.com and Health Check ShopThe Arc Meningitis Early Alert Pack can be found with other self test diagnostic kits at your local Boots store... or you can order online now.   More... |