The scenario
A patient presents with acute frontal sinusitis and new neurologic symptoms such as seizure, severe headache, or altered mental status. The flowchart guides identification of intracranial complications, especially subdural empyema.
What is in this drawing
Read the decisions behind it.
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Whether concerning neurologic signs or symptoms are present
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Whether contrast-enhanced imaging identifies an intracranial complication
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Whether lumbar puncture is safe when no intracranial lesion is seen
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Whether surgical drainage is indicated for the identified complication
Use when evaluating a patient with sinusitis and suspected intracranial extension, especially in emergency or inpatient settings.
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