Paroxysmal autonomic instability with dystonia (PAID) syndrome following cardiac arrest
Singapore medical journal
;
: e123-5, 2014.
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in English
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| ID: wpr-274211
ABSTRACT
Paroxysmal autonomic instability with dystonia (PAID) appears to be a unique syndrome following brain injury. It can echo many life-threatening conditions, making its early recognition and management a challenge for intensivists. A delay in early recognition and subsequent management may result in increased morbidity, which is preventable in affected patients. Herein, we report the case of a patient who was diagnosed with PAID syndrome following prolonged cardiac arrest, and discuss the pathophysiology, clinical presentation and management of this rare and under-recognised clinical entity.
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Main subject:
Anxiety
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Respiration Disorders
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Autonomic Nervous System Diseases
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Syndrome
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Brain Injuries
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Treatment Outcome
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Critical Care
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Diagnosis, Differential
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Dystonia
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Heart Arrest
Type of study:
Diagnostic study
Limits:
Adult
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Humans
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Male
Language:
English
Journal:
Singapore medical journal
Year:
2014
Type:
Article
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