Publication: Massive Middle Cerebral Artery Ischemic Stroke Associated with Severe Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome in H1N1 Influenza: A Case Report Authors
Date
2022
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Nepal Medical Association
Abstract
Abstract:
Influenza has a common occurrence during its peak seasons. It usually causes disease of the
respiratory tract including severe acute respiratory distress syndrome. However, it may also cause disease and complication of other organ systems. We present a rare complication of influenza in which a patient secondary to influenza developed massive middle cerebral artery ischemic stroke. The patient however survived following recovery of both severe acute respiratory distress syndrome and ischemic stroke after decompressive craniectomy and a prolonged intensive care unit stay. This case report is to highlight the importance of influenza related complications besides the pulmonary infliction which can lead to morbidity and even mortality if not managed on time.
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Suju Bhattarai
Department of Critical Care Medicine, Om Hospital and Research Center, Chabahil, Kathmandu, Nepal
Bipin Karki
Department of Critical Care Medicine, Om Hospital and Research Center, Chabahil, Kathmandu, Nepal
https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6218-9716
Shweta Pokhrel
Department of Critical Care Medicine, Om Hospital and Research Center, Chabahil, Kathmandu, Nepal
Sachit Regmi
Department of Critical Care Medicine, Om Hospital and Research Center, Chabahil, Kathmandu, Nepal
Bibek Shrestha
Department of Critical Care Medicine, Om Hospital and Research Center, Chabahil, Kathmandu, Nepal
Pramesh Sunder Shrestha
Department of Anaesthesiology, Maharajgunj Medical Campus, Tribhuvan University Teaching Hospital, Kathmandu, Nepal
Keywords
acute respiratory distress syndrome, decompressive craniotomy, influenza, stroke