Patient's question:
Fainted for ten days, relying on a ventilator to breathe, with high fever, no rashes, no dry vomiting. June 5th, hand, foot, and mouth disease, in the ICU ward, unconscious, heart rate between 150 and 180. To awaken the child, fully recover unrestricted breathing.Doctor's answer:
The child's condition is quite serious, showing symptoms of a severe case of hand, foot, and mouth disease. It is considered possible that the issue may involve neurological involvement, cardiopulmonary weakness, or severe myocarditis.1. Hand, foot, and mouth disease is a contagious illness caused by enteroviruses. In most cases, without severe complications, the course of the disease lasts about a week. In very rare cases, it may progress to neurological inflammation, pulmonary edema, delayed paralysis, cardiopulmonary weakness, and other complications.
2. Currently, your child is being considered for possible neurological involvement and cardiopulmonary weakness.
3. The current treatment involves dehydration and intracranial pressure reduction, neurotrophic support, symptomatic treatment, and encouragement. The treatment is relatively complex, so it is recommended to follow the guidance of local medical professionals.