Immunoadsorption therapy for a meningococcemia patient with myocarditis, adrenal hemorrhage, and purpura fulminans: a case report
Braz. J. Anesth. (Impr.)
; 72(6): 819-822, Nov.-Dec. 2022. tab, graf
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ABSTRACT
Abstract Neisseria meningitidis, also known as meningococcus, is a relatively uncommon cause of invasive infection, but when it occurs, it is frequently severe and potentially life-threatening. A ten-year-old female patient developed a purpuric rash with fever. Upon arrival to the pediatric intensive care department, she was unconscious and in a poor general condition. We combined treatment with antibiotics, volume resuscitation, hydrocortisone, and CytoSorb® therapy resulted in a stabilization of hemodynamics, as well as control of hyperinflammation. We observed a significant decrease in vasopressor dosage in this patient.
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Doenças das Glândulas Suprarrenais
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Sepse
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Púrpura Fulminante
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Infecções Meningocócicas
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Miocardite
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Neisseria meningitidis
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Child
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Female
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Humans
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En
Revista:
Braz. J. Anesth. (Impr.)
Ano de publicação:
2022
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Article