Coma in infants and children: initial management

Authors

  • P. Sachs Assistance publique-Hôpitaux de Paris et université Paris-Diderot-Paris-VII
  • C. Michot Assistance publique-Hôpitaux de Paris et université Paris-Diderot-Paris-VII
  • J. Naudin Assistance publique-Hôpitaux de Paris et université Paris-Diderot-Paris-VII
  • C. Madre Assistance publique-Hôpitaux de Paris et université Paris-Diderot-Paris-VII
  • S. Aizenfisz Assistance publique-Hôpitaux de Paris et université Paris-Diderot-Paris-VII
  • S. Dauger Assistance publique-Hôpitaux de Paris et université Paris-Diderot-Paris-VII

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.1007/s13546-011-0291-6

Keywords:

DRESS syndrome, Skin drug-induced reaction, Cytomegalovirus, Carbamazepine

Abstract

Coma is a frequent condition in children, usually consecutive to trauma or neuromeningeal infection. Central nervous system aetiologies tend to be less frequent in infants, who may suffer from other rare specific diseases. Prognosis varies with the age and the underlying diseases. Intensivists should aim to diagnose both frequent and odd diseases as well as to administer emergent treatments without being iatrogenic. Here we describe the aetiologies of coma in children (newborns excluded) and present practical guidelines for initial patient management in the emergency room and intensive care unit.

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Published

2011-07-02

How to Cite

Sachs, P., Michot, C., Naudin, J., Madre, C., Aizenfisz, S., & Dauger, S. (2011). Coma in infants and children: initial management. Médecine Intensive Réanimation, 20(5), 408–418. https://doi.org/10.1007/s13546-011-0291-6

Issue

Vol. 20 No. 5 (2011): Septembre 2011

Section

Review

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