children s health issues
Reye Syndrome
Treatment of Reye Syndrome
Measures to lower pressure on the brain There is no specific treatment for Reye syndrome. Children are hospitalized and placed in an Types of units . To reduce swelling and pressure on the brain, doctors may place a tube into the windpipe (endotracheal intubation) and provide a higher than normal breathing rate (hyperventilation), restrict fluids, elevate the head of the bed, and give medications (such as Doctors also givedextroseto maintain a normal level of sugar (glucose) in the blood. Occasionally, doctors place a pressure-measuring device inside the head to monitor the increased pressure on the brain. Children with bleeding problems may be given Vitamin K Deficiency or 