Management of Brain Abscess and Metastases in the ICU
摘要
Brain abscesses and brain metastases are critical neurological conditions that require prompt diagnosis and management in the intensive care unit (ICU). A brain abscess is a localized collection of pus within the brain tissue, resulting from infections that may spread from nearby structures (like the sinuses or ears), through the bloodstream from other body parts, or following head injuries or neurosurgical procedures. Brain metastases, on the other hand, are cancerous tumors that have spread to the brain from primary tumors located elsewhere in the body.