Immunoglobulin therapy in non-menstrual streptococcal toxic shock syndrome

We describe a case of non-menstrual streptococcal toxic shock syndrome requiring high doses of noradrenaline. The intravenous administration of pooled immunoglobulin was associated with improved haemodynamics and weaning of vasoconstrictors.

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Veröffentlicht in:	Anaesthesia and intensive care 2003-06, Vol.31 (3), p.320-323
Hauptverfasser:	MURTHY, B. V. S, NELSON, R. A, MANNION, P. T
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Anesthesia. Intensive care medicine. Transfusions. Cell therapy and gene therapy Biological and medical sciences Emergency and intensive care: infection, septic shock Hemodynamics Humans Immunoglobulins, Intravenous - therapeutic use Intensive care medicine Male Medical sciences Middle Aged Shock, Septic - physiopathology Shock, Septic - therapy Treatment Outcome
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Zusammenfassung:	We describe a case of non-menstrual streptococcal toxic shock syndrome requiring high doses of noradrenaline. The intravenous administration of pooled immunoglobulin was associated with improved haemodynamics and weaning of vasoconstrictors.
ISSN:	0310-057X 1448-0271
DOI:	10.1177/0310057x0303100314