The role of optic nerve sheath diameter ultrasound in brain infection

The role of optic nerve sheath diameter ultrasound in brain infection

Brain infections cause significant morbidity and mortality worldwide, especially in resource-limited settings with high HIV co-infection rates. Raised intracranial pressure [ICP] may complicate brain infection and worsen neurological injury, yet invasive ICP monitoring is often unavailable. Optic ne...

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Main Authors: Gavin A. Stead, Fiona V. Cresswell, Samuel Jjunju, Pham K.N. Oanh, Guy E. Thwaites, Joseph Donovan
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2021-06-01
Series:eNeurologicalSci
Subjects:
Brain infection
Meningitis
Optic nerve sheath diameter
Ultrasound
Raised intracranial pressure
Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2405650221000228

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