Related Experiment Video
Updated: Jul 18, 2025
03:47
A Retrospective Study on Endoscopic Surgery for the Treatment of Paravertebral Abscess in Spinal Tuberculosis Patients
Published on: October 25, 2024
291
Not All Back Pain Is Muscle Strain: A Case of Epidural Abscess
Sheri P Walls1, Olawole Akinboboye2, Danhely Cruz1
1Internal Medicine, Piedmont Athens Regional, Athens, USA.
Cureus
|August 21, 2023
Summary
Spinal epidural abscesses are rare but serious central nervous system infections. Prompt diagnosis and surgical intervention are crucial for preventing severe neurological damage and improving patient outcomes.
Area of Science:
- Neurosurgery
- Infectious Diseases
- Neurology
Background:
- Spinal epidural abscesses (SEAs) are uncommon suppurative central nervous system infections.
- SEAs can rapidly progress, causing significant neurological deficits and potentially death.
- Post-operative SEAs, particularly after spinal surgery, require vigilant clinical suspicion.
Related Concept Videos
01:29Local Anesthetics: Clinical Application as Epidural Anesthesia
457
Epidural anesthetics are administered in the fat-filled epidural space, the outermost part of the spinal canal. This technique is commonly employed for pain management and anesthesia during lower abdomen and pelvis surgeries or labor and delivery.
Since epidural anesthetics can be infused through an epidural catheter, all types of drugs, including short-acting ones, can be administered. Chloroprocaine and lidocaine are examples of short and long-duration anesthetics, respectively. Bupivacaine...
Since epidural anesthetics can be infused through an epidural catheter, all types of drugs, including short-acting ones, can be administered. Chloroprocaine and lidocaine are examples of short and long-duration anesthetics, respectively. Bupivacaine...
457
01:11Local Anesthetics: Clinical Application as Spinal Anesthesia
676
Spinal anesthetics are given during lower abdomen and limb surgeries to block sensory and motor neurons. They are administered in the mid to low lumbar regions, primarily acting on the cauda equina's nerve roots. The blockade level depends on the local anesthetic (LA) concentration. Usually, low LA concentrations are sufficient to block sensory fibers, while only high LA concentrations block motor fibers. Other factors like injection volume and speed, the patient's posture, and the drug...
676
01:28Acute Pyelonephritis II: Diagnostic Studies and Management
17
Introduction:For diagnosing acute pyelonephritis, a comprehensive patient history is collected to identify symptoms such as dysuria, frequent or urgent urination, flank pain, or costovertebral angle (CVA) tenderness that may suggest a kidney infection.Physical ExaminationDuring the physical examination, CVA tenderness is assessed. This involves gentle percussion over the costovertebral angle, where tenderness often indicates a kidney infection.Diagnostic TestsUrinalysis: Used to identify white...
17
01:31Skeletal Muscle Relaxants: Therapeutic Uses
511
Skeletal muscle relaxants are used to relax muscle tone and alleviate painful muscle contractions. However, the choice of skeletal muscle relaxants depends on the duration of the surgical procedure in order to minimize potential side effects. Skeletal muscle relaxants like neuromuscular blocking agents [NMBAs] are commonly employed as adjuvants alongside general anesthetics in clinical settings. NMBAs are also used to maintain controlled ventilation during surgery of the larynx or pharynx...
511