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Infection or Inflammation and ICU Seizures

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Seizures in Critical Care

Part of the book series: Current Clinical Neurology ((CCNEU))

Abstract

Effective treatment of seizures associated with central nervous system (CNS) infection and inflammation depends on rapid diagnosis and early attainment of bactericidal activity in the cerebrospinal fluid with appropriate antimicrobial agents, or appropriate management of vasculitis-induced cerebral complications. Despite the rarity of these disorders, there is nothing specific regarding the management in the intensive care unit of seizures in these situations, except for a high suspicion by the medical staff. Improvement in long-term neurologic outcome depends on both therapy of the infectious/inflammatory process and the intensive care multisystem monitoring commonly warranted in this patient population. The primary goal of preserving CNS function is shared by the neurologist and the intensivist, making a multidisciplinary approach essential.

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Ziai, W.C. (2005). Infection or Inflammation and ICU Seizures. In: Varelas, P.N. (eds) Seizures in Critical Care. Current Clinical Neurology. Humana Press. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-59259-841-0_9

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