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Review Case Reports
Challenges in Providing Critical Care for Patients With Anti-N-Methyl-d-Aspartate Receptor Encephalitis.
- Christopher M Howard, Joseph S Kass, Venkata D P Bandi, and Kalpalatha K Guntupalli.
- Chest. 2014 May 1;145(5):1143-7.
AbstractAnti-N-methyl-d-aspartate receptor encephalitis (NMDARE) is characterized by a constellation of psychiatric, neurologic, autonomic, and cardiopulmonary manifestations. Although patients typically recover with appropriate treatment, they commonly require weeks to months of inpatient care, including prolonged stays in critical care units. This case series not only advocates for consideration of the disease in the appropriate context but also specifically highlights the distinct challenges intensivists encounter caring for patients with NMDARE. With a greater knowledge of the nuances and sequelae of NMDARE, critical care specialists will be better equipped to anticipate and manage the potentially life-threatening complications of the disease.
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