A medicine cabinet essential for under £10 that could one day save your childs life
Simply press the clear area of the re-usable Arc firmly onto the skin - if the rash doesn't fade then you need to seek urgent medical help.
The Arc Meningitis Early Alert Pack is the only comprehensive resource that helps you identify the rash associated with meningitis and septicaemia and also carries the other signs and symptoms together with a representation of the rash associated with meningococcal septicaemia printed directly onto the test device. Developed within the NHS in Scotland with disease information supplied by the Meningitis Trust.
The rash may be your last ever chance to spot meningitis - acting early saves lives
Meningitis and septicaemia can strike anyone, anywhere and at anytime. Vaccines are only available for some strains of meningitis and despite campaigns for greater awareness, meningitis and septicaemia still claims 10 victims per day. One will die. Two will suffer permanent and severe disability.
But there is something that you can do. Recognising the signs and acting quickly saves lives.
Much more than just a "tumbler test"
The NHS in Scotland have developed a simple device that not only helps you confidently identify the rash that is common during the later stages of meningitis and septicaemia but also to recognise the other early symptoms as well. When the rash appears time is quickly running out - this may be your final warning call to get urgent medical attention.
Be prepared for the next time your child has a fever by making sure you know how to quickly recognise the signs and symptoms of meningitis and septicaemia.
The Arc Meningitis Early Alert Pack:
- an easy to use device to confidently identify the rash associated with meningitis and septicaemia
- reusable
- washable
- resistant to disinfectants
- durable
- shatterproof
- image of a representative rash associated with meningococcal septicaemia printed on the device for quick reference
- signs and symptoms of meningitis and septicaemia found in babies, children and adults printed directly onto the device
- information on how to interpret the test results
- information on meningitis and septicaemia provided by the meningitis trust along with colour diagrams allowing you to spot at a glance the signs and symptoms to look out for
- CE marked registered medical device
