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Justin Burton1, Mi Ran Shin1, Annie Abraham2
1Children's National Hospital, WA, DC, USA.
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Paroxysmal sympathetic hyperactivity is a clinical syndrome seen in many different types of brain injuries with potentially life-threatening consequences. It typically includes a constellation of symptoms: tachycardia, tachypnea, hyperthermia, hypertension, diaphoresis, hypertonia, and/or decerebrate or decorticate posturing. It is a clinical diagnosis of exclusion. A multimodal treatment approach is necessary including environmental modifications along with pharmacotherapy. Early management can help prevent comorbidities and improve patient outcomes.
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