Brain Abscess Flashcards
1
Q
what is a brain abscess?
A
collection of pus in brain.
2
Q
what is the underlying cause?
A
infection
3
Q
why do symptoms of a brain abscess differ case by case?
A
symptoms depend on where abscess is in brain
4
Q
bigger abscess has what effect on ICP.
A
higher ICP
5
Q
sympotms?
-3
A
fever
headache
focal neurology
6
Q
main Ix?
A
MRI
7
Q
1st Line drug group for every patient?
route?
A
Antibiotics
IV
8
Q
every patient requires surgery.
true or false?
A
false
9
Q
which surgery is used for a brain abscess?
A
craniotomy
10
Q
after a certain size an abscess requires surgery to decompress.
What is the cut off size?
A
> 2.5cm = decompression
