Zusammenfassung
Anamnese und klinischer Befund: Eine 24-jährige Frau wurde mit Sepsis aufgrund einer Meningokokkeninfektion eingewiesen, die von einer fulminanten autonomen Dysfunktion begleitet wurde.
Untersuchungen: Die Laborbefunde deuteten auf ein akutes Nierenversagen und eine disseminierte intravasale Koagulopathie (Kreatinin 183 µmol/l, D-Dimere 1,52 mg/l). Die initiale zentralvenöse O2 -Sättigung betrug 60-65 %. Ein hoher Procalcitoninspiegel von 66,7 ng/ml, ein CRP von 79,8 mg/l sowie Leukozyten von 12,2 Gpt/l erhärteten die Diagnose des schweren septischen Schocks.
Therapie und Verlauf: Die Behandlung der Sepsis mit Antibiotika (Ciprofloxacin, Penicillin G und Ceftriaxon und Erythromycin in Standarddosierungen), aktiviertem Protein-C, Hydrokortison und Immunoglobulin GMA führte zur Restitutio ad integrum und Wiederherstellung der autonomen Funktion.
Folgerung: Der Fall zeigt, dass auch beim Multiorgan-Dysfunktionssyndrom eine autonome Dysfunktion auftritt, die sich unter adäquater Therapie verbessert.
Summary
History: A 24-year-old woman was admitted for treatment of a meningococcal infection accompanied by fulminant autonomic dysfunction.
Investigations: Laboratory tests indicated acute renal failure and disseminated intravascular coagulopathy (creatinine 183 mmol, D-dimer 1.52 mg/l). The initial central venous oxygen saturation was 60-65%. The diagnosis of severe septic shock was supported by a high procalcitonin level of 66.7 ng/ml, CRP of 79.8 mg/l, and a WBC count of 12.2 Gpt/l.
Treatment and course: Treatment of sepsis with antibiotics (ciprofloxacin, penicillin G, ceftriaxon and erythromycin in standard dosages), activated protein-C, hydrocortisone and GMA-embedded immunoglobulin led to complete cure and restoration of normal autonomic function.
Conclusions: This case shows that even in multiple organ dysfunction syndrome autonomic dysfunction can occur which is improved by adequate treatment.
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