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07-11-2016, 12:58 AM

what is the next best step in a pt presenting with spinal cord compression 2 to epidural abscess.

is it steroids 1st to reduce the intraspinal pressure then surgery.

or is it surgery directly?


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07-11-2016, 08:09 AM
i believe steroids--MRI--drain and culture
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07-11-2016, 09:32 AM
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07-11-2016, 04:15 PM
Steroids to reduce inflammation while you're on your way to the ER.
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