Intracranial hypertension in pneumococcal meningitis. Reality, risks, treatment
Devictor, D.; Checoury, A.; Petiot, A.; Benichou, J.J.; Huault, G.
Archives Francaises de Pediatrie 40(9): 715-717
1983
ISSN/ISBN: 0003-9764 PMID: 6667094 Document Number: 209934
The authors report the results of intracranial pressure measurements in 3 cases with pneumococcal meningitis. Severe intracranial hypertension should be quickly investigated and treated in cases rapidly leading to coma.
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