Eur Rev Med Pharmaco
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Eur Rev Med Pharmaco · Feb 2013
Incidence, clinical features and management of acute allergic reactions: the experience of a single, Italian Emergency Department.
Few data on the incidence, aetiology, clinical features and management of patients with acute allergic reactions presenting to the Emergency Department are currently available. The aim of the study was to report the annual experience of a single Italian adult Emergency Department about anaphylaxis. ⋯ Acute allergic reactions are common diseases referring to our Emergency Department. In the half of cases a precipitant agent was identified and cutaneous and/or mucosal changes were often the first feature. Most patients were definitely treated and discharged but about 7.0% of patients required hospitalisation. Observation Unit and Intermediate Care Unit were essential for clinical management of these patients.
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Eur Rev Med Pharmaco · Feb 2013
Serum N-terminal pro-brain natriuretic peptide level is a significant prognostic factor in patients with severe sepsis among Southwest Chinese population.
This study aimed to determine the predictive value of elevated N-terminal pro-brain natriuretic peptide (NTproBNP) for mortality in patients with severe sepsis. ⋯ Serum NT-proBNP is frequently increased in severe sepsis patients, and non-survivors have higher levels than survivors. High levels of admission NT-proBNP are associated with mortality.
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Peripheral neuropathy is a well-documented disabling sequela of major burn injury. These lesions are associated with both thermal and electrical injuries that may be frequently undiagnosed or overlooked in clinical settings. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the prevalence of burn-related neuropathy in our database and to investigate the clinical correlates for both mononeuropathy and generalized peripheral polyneuropathy. ⋯ The findings of our study have shown that polyneuropathies and axonal neuropathy were more frequent than mononeuropathy and demyelination.