Brain Abscess Flashcards
1
Q
brain abscess
A
abscess in any area of the brain
2
Q
causes
A
surgery
fracture
extension of sepsis from middle ear/sinusitis
3
Q
signs
A
raised intracranial pressure
headache
focal neurological sign
fever
4
Q
investigations
A
CT
5
Q
management
A
craniotomy
IV antibiotics
intracranial hypertension management
6
Q
what antibiotics are used
A
cephalosporin and metronidazole
7
Q
what is intracranial hypertension management
A
dexamethasone
