SPINAL EXTRADURAL ABSCESS - PURSUIT OF VIGILANCE

被引:46
作者
BROMAGE, PR
机构
[1] R.R.I, Montgomery Center Vermont 05471
关键词
ANESTHETIC TECHNIQUES; EXTRADURAL; COMPLICATIONS; EXTRADURAL ABSCESS; PARALYSIS; CORTICOSTEROIDS;
D O I
10.1093/bja/70.4.471
中图分类号
R614 [麻醉学];
学科分类号
100217 ;
摘要
A case of delayed extradural abscess and quadriplegia after extradural steroids is presented. Nine other cases of extradural abscess from the literature are reviewed to illustrate the influence of continuity of hospital admission and informed surveillance on successful outcome when extradural infection arises after extradural medication. A Medic-Alert system is proposed as a means of improving vigilance and neurological outcome for patients at risk. Careful study of the cost-effectiveness of such a scheme is recommended.
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页码:471 / 473
页数:3
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