Question
How to deal with intracranial infection in children?
Answer
At the initial stage of the patient’s illness, symptoms include crying and fussiness (suspected abdominal colic), accompanied by low fever, diarrhea, coughing, and runny nose. Sleep and appetite are poor, and it was previously misdiagnosed as a cold or intestinal disease. The condition fluctuates between good and bad. In severe cases, there may be signs of scratching the head and arching the back. Although there is no high fever, convulsions, or seizures, the patient remains alert. In severe cases, the patient may be unable to hold up their head and will vomit when eating. Diagnosis is made as pediatric intracranial infection. Treatment should adhere to the principles of antibiotic use. For mild cases, antibiotics should not be administered. For severe cases, especially sepsis, early, adequate, broad-spectrum, combined, and effective intravenous administration of antibiotics is required. Pay attention to pre-administration testing and post-administration drug reactions. Also, closely monitor the condition for changes and adjust the treatment plan in a timely manner.