Spinal epidural abscess Flashcards
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Spinal epidural abscess
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usually result from spreading bacteria
vertebral infection
haematogenous dissemenation
epidural catheters
trauma
accupuncture
skin abscess
diagnosis:
MRI spine
ct guided biopsy
treatment:
gentamicin
flucloxacillin
vancomycin if mrsa concerns
can switch in ceftriaxone if penicillin allergy
