Pediatr. praxi. 2011;12(5):332-335

Sudden and unexpected life-threatening events in paediatric neurology

MUDr.Josef Kraus, CSc.
Klinika dětské neurologie UK 2. LF a FN Motol, Praha

This article reviews the common causes of life-threatening events in child neurology. They affect ventilation, circulation or may increase

an intracranial pressure. In infants ALTE or SIDS are diagnosed. In childhood and adolescence radiculopathies, peripheral nerve and muscle

lesions, disturbances of the neuromuscular transmission, and SUDEP in patients with epilepsy, are main causes. The events may also be

caused by spinal cord or brain lesions. Management of the immediate events can be done just by the prepared integrated system.

periodic paralysis, epilepsy, dystonia, unconsciousness.

Keywords: apparent life-threatening event, breath-holding spells, Guillain-Barré syndrome, myasthenia gravis, rhabdomyolysis, myopathy,

Published: November 1, 2011  Show citation

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