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Neurosurgery Without TearsPathophysiology of head injury
The management of head injury has been based on the concept of primary and secondary brain injury. The primary brain injury was defined as the irreversible pathology sustained at the time of the trauma, whereas the secondary brain injury has been considered the subsequent or progressive brain damage that occurs due to [...]
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Patients with head injuries may have associated injuries in other parts of the body. In particular it is essential to examine for life-threatening cervical spine, chest, abdominal-viscera, pelvic and long-bone injuries. This post reviews cranial nerve injuries that may occur with head injury. enjoy it!
Cranial Nerves Injury
The cranial nerves may be injured as a result [...]
Antibiotics are the mainstay of treatment of bacterial meningitis. It is essential to use antibiotics which readily cross the blood brain barrier. The third generation cephalosporins are in wide use for the treatment of meningitis especially in adults.
Broad-spectrum agents are used initially, while specific drugs are commenced as soon as results of CSF analysis are [...]
