Encephalitis lethargica

Intensive Care Med. 1990;16(5):338-9. doi: 10.1007/BF01706364.

Abstract

We report a case of encephalitis lethargica, who presented major intensive care problems, particularly with respect to hyperirritability and convulsions, but who went on to complete recovery. This case would encourage a more aggressive attitude to the management of encephalitis.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Critical Care
  • Electroencephalography
  • Encephalitis / complications*
  • Encephalitis / diagnosis
  • Encephalitis / therapy
  • Epilepsies, Partial / drug therapy*
  • Epilepsies, Partial / etiology
  • Epilepsies, Partial / physiopathology
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Infusions, Intravenous
  • Propofol / administration & dosage
  • Propofol / therapeutic use*

Substances

  • Propofol