BACKGROUND: Paroxysmal sympathetic hyperactivity ( @entity26782 ) is a condition occurring in a small percentage of @entity1 with severe @entity131 ( @entity131 ). It is characterized by a constellation of symptoms associated with @entity998 , including @entity591 , @entity101 , @entity7405 , and diaphoresis. Diagnosis is one of exclusion and, therefore, is often delayed. Treatment is aimed at minimizing triggers and pharmacologic management of symptoms. METHODS: A literature review using medline and cinahl was conducted to identify articles related to @entity26782 . Search terms included paroxysmal sympathetic hyperactivity, autonomic storming, diencephalic @entity410 , and sympathetic storming. Reference lists of pertinent articles were also reviewed and these additional papers were included. RESULTS: The literature indicates that the understanding of @entity26782 following @entity131 is in its infancy. The majority of information is based on small case series. The review revealed treatments that may be useful in treating @entity26782 . CONCLUSIONS: Nurses play a critical role in the identification of at-risk @entity1 , symptom complexes, and in the education of family. Early detection and treatment is likely to decrease overall morbidity and facilitate recovery. Further research is needed to establish screening tools and treatment algorithms for @entity26782 .

Understanding paroxysmal sympathetic hyperactivity after XXXX .

@entity1 :: ('9606', 'Species') :: ['patients'] @entity131 :: ('MESH:D001930', 'Disease') :: ['TBI', 'traumatic brain injury'] @entity410 :: ('MESH:D012640', 'Disease') :: ['seizures'] @entity101 :: ('MESH:D006973', 'Disease') :: ['hypertension'] @entity998 :: ('MESH:D002303', 'Disease') :: ['excessive adrenergic output'] @entity26782 :: ('CHEBI:46711', 'Chemical') :: ['PSH'] @entity7405 :: ('MESH:D059246', 'Disease') :: ['tachypnea'] @entity591 :: ('MESH:D013610', 'Disease') :: ['tachycardia']
@entity131 :: (MESH:D001930,Disease) :: ['traumatic brain injury']
