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Why is surgery recommended for a CNS infection?
Surgery allows immediate relief of pressure on the brain or spinal cord, as well as an opportunity to collect infectious material for bacterial identification.
What is the treatment for CNS infections?
A two-pronged approach is taken to treat CNS infections. First, antibiotic therapy against an array of potential infectious bacteria is begun. The second stage involves surgery to drain the infected site.
What CNS stimulants are used to treat obesity?
The anerexiants, benzphetamine (Didrex), diethylpropion (Tenuate), phendimetrazine (Bontril, Plegine), phentermine (Fastin, Ionamine), and sibutramine (Meridia) are CNS stimulants used for appetite reduction in severe obesity.
What happens in a central nervous system infection?
Bacterial infection of the CNS can result in abscesses and empyemas (accumulations of pus).
What conditions are treated with CNS stimulants?
Stimulants used to treat conditions like ADHD and narcolepsy can complicate which of the following health conditions
Why are CNS infections so dangerous?
As pus and other material from an infection accumulate, pressure is exerted on the brain or spinal cord. This pressure can damage the nervous system tissue, possibly permanently. Without treatment, a CNS infection is fatal.
How do they test to see if you have an infection in your CNS?
Specific symptoms of a CNS infection hinge on its exact location, but may include severe headache or back pain, weakness, sensory loss, and a fever. An individual may report a stiff neck, nausea or vomiting, and tiredness or disorientation.
Why should CNS depressants be used sparingly in older adults?
CNS depressants should be administered to elderly individuals with care, as these individuals have a reduced ability to metabolize CNS depressants.
How do people get a central nervous system infection?
Typically, bacterial invasion results from the spread of a nearby infection; for example, a chronic sinus or middle ear infection can extend beyond its initial site. Bacteria may also be conveyed to the CNS from distant sites of infection.
Examples of antibiotics that cross the blood brain barrier?
Examples of antibiotics that can cross the blood-brain barrier include penicillin, ceftriaxone, and meropenem. These antibiotics are often used to treat bacterial infections in the central nervous system (CNS) such as meningitis and brain abscesses. It is important for these antibiotics to effectively penetrate the blood-brain barrier to reach the site of infection in the brain and spinal cord.
What cushions and protects the CNS?
The cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) acts as a cushion for the central nervous system (CNS), providing a protective layer around the brain and spinal cord. In addition, the meninges, which are the protective membranes that surround the brain and spinal cord, also help to cushion and protect the CNS from injury and infection.
Is Adderall an NSAID?
No. Adderall is a brand name for the drug amphetamine. Amphetamine is used to treat ADHD and narcolepsy, and in rare cases it is used to treat treatment resistant depression. Amphetamine works on increasing release of dopamine and norepinephrine, while SSRI's work on inhibiting the reuptake of serotonin.
