Management of severe Stevens–Johnson syndrome

MANAGEMENT OF SEVERE HYPERKALEMIA

Management of severe Stevens–Johnson syndrome

Background Severe exfoliative diseases of the skin (Erythema multiforme, Stevens–Johnson syndrome SJS, toxic epidermal necrolysis -TEN) are a result of an immunological reaction to foreign antigens, most frequently caused by drug consumption. It is characterized by extensive damage to the skin and mucous membranes due to detachment at the dermoepidermal junction, very similar to post-combustion...

Report of a case of Proteus syndrome with severe anemia

Proteus syndrome is a rare congenital disorder comprised of subcutaneous and internal hamartomas, miscellaneous skin and vascular nevi, skeletal and nervous system and eye malformations, with characteristic manifestations including hemihypertrophy, local gigantism, macrodactyly and cerebriform thickness of soles and palms. A 23 year-old man with diagnosis of proteus syndrome had sever ane...

Plasmapheresis: Lifesaving treatment in severe cases of HELLP syndrome

 Abstract  Background: HELLP syndrome is an important complications in pregnancy which increases maternal and fetal mortality. This disease usually remits with supportive treatment which includes prescription of corticosteroid, magnesium sulfate, stabilization of mother and pregnancy termination. Plasmapheresis is a treatment of choice which improves clinical outcomes in complicated cases....

Guideline on management of severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS).

Severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS) has recently been recognised as a newly emerging infectious disease that is highly contagious with significant morbidity and mortality. The first index case in Hong Kong was admitted on Feb 22, 2003. As of April 6, 842 cases have been identified in Hong Kong, with fatal complications in 22 patients. The outbreak has prompted the Hospital Authority of Hon...