Patient's question:
Comatose for ten days, breathing with a ventilator, with low fever, no rashes, no vomitingJune 5th, treatment and effectiveness for hand, foot, and mouth disease: In the ICU ward, unconscious, heart rate between 150 and 180. Revived the child, restored spontaneous breathing. What to do if hand, foot, and mouth disease causes unconsciousness in children
Doctor's answer:
Hello, the condition of the child is quite serious, showing symptoms of severe hand, foot, and mouth disease. There is a possibility of concurrent neurological involvement, cardiac and respiratory failure, or severe myocarditis.Advice:
1. Hand, foot, and mouth disease is a contagious illness caused by enteroviruses. Most children do not develop severe complications, and the course of the disease is typically around one week. However, a minority may experience complications such as neurological involvement, pulmonary edema, delayed paralysis, cardiac and respiratory failure, etc.
2. Currently, it is being considered whether your child may have neurological involvement or cardiac and respiratory failure.
3. The current treatment involves dehydration, reducing intracranial pressure, nourishing nerve cells, and symptomatic support, among other measures. The treatment is relatively complex, so it is recommended to follow the guidance of local medical professionals.