Paroxysmal autonomic instability with dystonia (PAID) syndrome following cardiac arrest.
- Author:
Dheeraj KAPOOR
1
;
Deepak SINGLA
;
Jasveer SINGH
;
Rohit JINDAL
Author Information
1. Department of Anaesthesia and Intensive Care, Government Medical College and Hospital, Chandigarh, India. kapoor.dheeraj72@gmail.com.
- Publication Type:Case Reports
- MeSH:
Adult;
Anxiety;
complications;
Autonomic Nervous System Diseases;
etiology;
Brain Injuries;
etiology;
Critical Care;
Diagnosis, Differential;
Dystonia;
etiology;
Heart Arrest;
complications;
Humans;
Hypoxia;
Male;
Respiration Disorders;
complications;
Syndrome;
Treatment Outcome
- From:Singapore medical journal
2014;55(8):e123-5
- CountrySingapore
- Language:English
-
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.
