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Case reports Toxic epidermal necrolysis with adult respiratory distress syndrome
Author(s) -
Wallis C.,
McClymont W.
Publication year - 1995
Publication title -
anaesthesia
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.839
H-Index - 117
eISSN - 1365-2044
pISSN - 0003-2409
DOI - 10.1111/j.1365-2044.1995.tb06144.x
Subject(s) - toxic epidermal necrolysis , medicine , respiratory distress , intensive care unit , intensive care medicine , mechanical ventilation , intensive care , respiratory system , drug intoxication , acute respiratory distress , distress , pediatrics , ventilation (architecture) , dermatology , anesthesia , lung , psychiatry , mechanical engineering , clinical psychology , engineering
Summary A severe case of drug‐induced toxic epidermal necrolysis is described in which the adult respiratory distress syndrome developed, requiring a prolonged period of mechanical ventilation and intensive care. The importance of early transfer to the intensive care unit for monitoring and prompt treatment of complications of this rare condition is emphasised.