Confronting ‘Paroxysmal Sympathetic Storming’ in Traumatic Brain Injury

Abstract

Submit Manuscript | http://medcraveonline.com Tachycardia, Tachypnoea, hypertension, fever, Diaphoresis, rigidity and posturing are the common clinical findings in Dysautonomia. Presence of 5 out of any of the above can be considered diagnostic of Dysautonomia [6-8]. Infection or agitation can also mimick Dysautonomia. Correct identification of the syndrome and optimal management is highly detrimental in the management of head injuries [9].