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Reye's Syndrome
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Reye's Syndrome Prognosis (Expectations)
The outcome is related to the severity of the coma as well as other factors. The average death rate is about 40%. The outcome for those who survive the acute episode is good. The incidence of permanent brain damage is not known, but it is thought to be related to the severity of the coma.
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• Definition
• Reye's Syndrome Overview, Causes, & Risk Factors
• Reye's Syndrome Symptoms & Signs
• Reye's Syndrome Prevention
• Reye's Syndrome Diagnosis & Tests
• Reye's Syndrome Treatment
• Reye's Syndrome Prognosis
• Reye's Syndrome Complications
• Calling Your Health Care Provider
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Tests & Exams
• Ammonium Ion
• CHEM-20
• Cranial CT Scan
• CSF Collection
• Liver Biopsy
• Liver Function Tests
• MRI of the Head
Other Topics
• Acute
• Confusion
• Consciousness - Decreased
• Decerebrate Posture
• Electrolytes
• Fatigue
• Hearing Loss
• Incidence
• Intravenous
• Muscle Function Loss
• Nausea and Vomiting
• Respiratory
• Seizures
• Speech Impairment (Adult)
• Swelling
• Vision Problems
• Weakness
Review Date : 7/30/2002
Reviewed By : Jonathan Fanaroff, M.D., Department of Pediatrics, Rainbow Babies and Children's Hospital, Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland, OH. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.
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