התרחיש
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.
מה מופיע בתרשים הזה
פענחו את ההחלטות שמאחוריו.
01
Whether concerning neurologic signs or symptoms are present
02
Whether contrast-enhanced imaging identifies an intracranial complication
03
Whether lumbar puncture is safe when no intracranial lesion is seen
04
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.