Subdural empyema 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 subdural empyema include rapid treatment of inflammatory diseases of the head and prevention of trauma. Secondary prevention strategies following subdural empyema include treatment and management of existing infection.

Primary Prevention

Effective measures for the primary prevention of subdural empyema include:^[1]

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

Secondary Prevention

Secondary prevention strategies following subdural empyema include:

Treatment of local and proximal infections
Antibiotic prophylaxis
Close adherence to physician recommendations
Changing bandages

References

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

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

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Subdural empyema prevention

Overview

Primary Prevention

Secondary Prevention

References

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