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Infectious intracranial complications in the neuro-ICU patient population

Authors :
Beer, Ronny
Pfausler, Bettina
Schmutzhard, Erich
Source :
Current Opinion in Critical Care; April 2010, Vol. 16 Issue: 2 p117-122, 6p
Publication Year :
2010

Abstract

To provide an overview of infectious intracranial complications secondary to invasive procedures or trauma in the neuro-ICU patient population. Nosocomial infections of the central nervous system are a serious complication contributing to morbidity, prolonged length of stay in the ICU and/or hospital, and mortality of neurocritical care patients.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
10705295 and 15317072
Volume :
16
Issue :
2
Database :
Supplemental Index
Journal :
Current Opinion in Critical Care
Publication Type :
Periodical
Accession number :
ejs48526460
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1097/MCC.0b013e328338cb5f