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Brain & Spinal Abscess CNS070 (Clinical manifestations (sudden onset…
Brain & Spinal Abscess
causes
Staphylococcus and Streptococcus species
Meningeitis
Bacteria's such as:
Clinical manifestations
sudden onset of pain
sharp pain that can radiate to your arms or legs
weakness that progresses rapidly
loss of sensation below the area of the abscess
paralysis below the area of the abscess
loss of control of your bladder and bowels
fever
Definition
Bacterial infection of Central Nervous System (CNS)
Pathophysiology
invade the CNS
infection is introduced into the CNS underlying structures
Staphylococcus and Streptococcus
this leads to purulent drainage between the dura and arachnoid
pathogens such as
pus results in the meninges, middle ear, mastoid sinuses,
septicaemia or skull fracture
Pharmacologic therapy
Antibiotics
Antifungal agents
Hospitalization must be prolonged for proper medication administration
Diagnostic Tests
complete blood count (CBC)
erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR)
C-reactive protein levels
Lumbar Puncture
CT scan
MRI
References
Healthline.com.URL:
https://www.healthline.com/health/spinal-cord-abscess#treatment
Medscape.com. URL:
https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/916735
Nursing management
in terms of increased IPC
report any changes to the physicain
Monitor vital signs
prepare patient for diagnostic tests
administer analgesics as prescribed
prepare patient preoperatively and postoperatively
evaluate sensory function of the patient
