Abstract

Acute bacterial meningitis (ABM) is associated with increased intracranial pressure (ICP) caused by bacterial invasion and the host response to infection. Antibiotic therapy is a sine qua non, and adjunct dexamethasone decreases mortality. The ICP increase may have a rapid course and death due to herniation is most often seen within the first week. Evidence regarding treatment of increased ICP in ABM is limited; this review summarises observational studies which point towards reduced mortality by applying a structured approach towards normalization of ICP in ABM.

Bidragets oversatte titelIncreased intracranial pressure in acute bacterial meningitis
OriginalsprogDansk
ArtikelnummerV06230363
TidsskriftUgeskrift for Laeger
Vol/bind185
Udgave nummer51
ISSN0041-5782
StatusUdgivet - 18 dec. 2023

Emneord

  • Anti-Bacterial Agents/therapeutic use
  • Humans
  • Intracranial Hypertension/drug therapy
  • Intracranial Pressure
  • Meningitis, Bacterial/drug therapy

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