Catherine Albin

In this engaging conversation, Dr. Catherine Albin, a neurointensivist at Emory University, dives into the complexities of CNS infections like meningitis and encephalitis. She highlights the need for ICU clinicians to be vigilant due to the high morbidity associated with these conditions. Albin discusses risk factors, diagnostic strategies, and effective treatment protocols, emphasizing the importance of early intervention with antibiotics and acyclovir. Additionally, she elaborates on post-ICU recovery and the nuanced decision-making around lumbar punctures and neuroimaging.