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Review
. 2010 Jan;36(1):22-32.
doi: 10.1007/s00134-009-1659-1. Epub 2009 Sep 29.

Severe cutaneous adverse reactions: emergency approach to non-burn epidermolytic syndromes

Manuel Florian Struck  1 , Peter Hilbert, Maja Mockenhaupt, Beate Reichelt, Michael Steen
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Review

Severe cutaneous adverse reactions: emergency approach to non-burn epidermolytic syndromes

Manuel Florian Struck et al. Intensive Care Med. 2010 Jan.

Abstract

Introduction: Although severe cutaneous adverse reactions (SCARs), such as Stevens-Johnson syndrome and toxic epidermal necrolysis, are rare, they are associated with considerable morbidity and mortality.

Methods: The current knowledge regarding background, differential diagnoses, critical care and implications for inter-hospital emergency medical service (EMS) transport of these patients is discussed.

Conclusion: SCAR patients will substantially benefit from early interdisciplinary care and thorough consideration of complications during EMS transport and intensive care treatment.

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