In this episode of Critical Matters, we discuss Central Nervous System (CNS) Infections. Our discussion focuses on the management of meningitis and encephalitis in the ICU. My guest is Dr. Catherine Albin, a neuro intensivist at the Emory Healthcare System in Atlanta, Georgia. Dr. Albin holds a faculty position as Assistant Professor of Neurology and Neurosurgery, in the Division of Neurocritical Care of Emory University School of Medicine.

Additional Resources

Infectious Meningitis and Encephalitis. R Bystritsky and F Chow: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34798976/

Critical care management of meningitis and encephalitis: an update. M Thy, et al.: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35975963/

Infectious Disease Society of America’s Clinical Practice Guidelines for Healthcare-Associated Ventriculitis and Meningitis: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/28203777/

Books Mentioned in this Episode

The Acute Neurology Survival Guide. By Catherine Albin and Sahar Zafar :bit.ly/45Ttfuo

Why We Sleep: Unlocking the Power of Sleep and Dreams. By Matt Walker: https://bit.ly/3MNoWs0