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Epidural abscess primary prevention
Introduction
Overview
Overview
Effective measures for the primary prevention of epidural abscess include rapid treatment of inflammatory diseases of the head, prevention of trauma, and decreased IV drug use.
Primary Prevention
Primary Prevention
Effective measures for the primary prevention of epidural abscess include:[1]
- Rapid treatment of:
- Prevention of:
- Decreased IV drug use
- Decolonization of microorganisms prior to extensive dental procedure
References
References
- ↑ Greenlee JE (2003). “Subdural Empyema”. Curr Treat Options Neurol. 5 (1): 13–22. PMID 12521560.
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: João André Alves Silva, M.D. [2]; Anthony Gallo, B.S. [3]