How To Treat And Prevent Reye's Syndrome

Intravenous Fluids

Doctors will give intravenous fluids to a patient with Reye’s syndrome. They will typically administer a solution containing glucose and electrolytes to correct and stabilize the levels of nutrients and salts in the patient’s blood. Doctors will also administer anticonvulsants and ammonia detoxicants intravenously. The first are medications used to control and prevent seizures, while the second are medications used to reduce the level of ammonia in the patient’s body.

Glycerol can also be administered intravenously. Doctors use it on Reye’s syndrome patients to reduce swelling of the brain. Dexamethasone is a kind of corticosteroid that reduces swelling and inflammation. The dosage of dexamethasone depends on the patient’s weight and the severity of their condition. Doctors will not use high doses of dexamethasone for more than two or three days.

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