Epidural abscess primary prevention

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]

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

Effective measures for the primary prevention of epidural abscess include:^[1]

Rapid treatment of:
Prevention of:
- Head trauma
- Spinal trauma
Decreased IV drug use
Decolonization of microorganisms prior to extensive dental procedure

References

↑ Greenlee JE (2003). “Subdural Empyema”. Curr Treat Options Neurol. 5 (1): 13–22. PMID 12521560.

[pmid12521560-1] Greenlee JE (2003). “Subdural Empyema”. Curr Treat Options Neurol. 5 (1): 13–22. PMID 12521560.

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Epidural abscess primary prevention

Overview

Primary Prevention

References

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