Epidural abscess primary prevention

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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: João André Alves Silva, M.D. [2]; Anthony Gallo, B.S. [3]

Overview

Effective measures for the primary prevention of epidural abscess include rapid treatment of inflammatory diseases of the head, prevention of trauma, and decreased IV drug use.

Primary Prevention

Effective measures for the primary prevention of epidural abscess include:

• Rapid treatment of:
  • Sinusitis
  • Otitis
  • Mastoiditis
• Prevention of:
  • Head trauma
  • Spinal trauma
• Decreased IV drug use
• Decolonization of microorganisms prior to extensive dental procedure