Malaria is a significant cause of mortality in many countries and remains the most prevalent parasitic tropical infection. This case study explores the management of a malaria patient admitted to a critical care unit in Zambia, a lower-middle-income country in sub-Saharan Africa. While malaria is prevalent in Zambia and other countries, in the UK all malaria is imported and less frequently seen by health professionals. This case study will raise the profile of malaria, including its recognition, diagnosis and treatment. This information will assist nurses in both low- and high-income countries to translate theory into practice and improve nurses' understanding of a condition rarely seen in UK critical care practice.

Chris Carter - Nurse Tutor, Defence School of Healthcare Education, Department of Healthcare Education, Birmingham City University, and Intensive Care Nursing Officer, Queen Alexandra's Royal Army Nursing Corps

Priscar Sakala Mukonka - Principal Nursing Education Officer, Lusaka School of Nursing and Midwifery, Lusaka, Zambia