Advances in the management of central nervous system infections in the ICU.
Crit Care Clin
; 22(4): 661-94; abstract viii-ix, 2006 Oct.
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ABSTRACT
This chapter focuses on early aggressive management of common infections of the central nervous system that require monitoring in an ICU setting. These include meningitis, encephalitis, brain and epidural abscess, subdural empyema and ventriculitis. It emphasizes priorities in evaluation and management due to increasing morbidity and mortality as a result of failure to appreciate non-specific symptoms or administer timely therapy. The emergence of organisms resistant to penicillin and cephalosporins has also further complicated the early management of bacterial meningitis. Current antimicrobial guidelines are provided along with discussion of new diagnostic and therapeutic strategies and controversial aspects of management.
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Colección:
01-internacional
Banco de datos:
MEDLINE
Asunto principal:
Infecciones del Sistema Nervioso Central
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Enfermedad Crítica
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Cuidados Críticos
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Antiinfecciosos
Tipo de estudio:
Diagnostic_studies
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Etiology_studies
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Guideline
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Qualitative_research
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Risk_factors_studies
Límite:
Humans
Idioma:
En
Revista:
Crit Care Clin
Asunto de la revista:
TERAPIA INTENSIVA
Año:
2006
Tipo del documento:
Article
País de afiliación:
Estados Unidos