Paroxysmal sympathetic storm.
INTRODUCTION: Paroxysmal sympathetic storm (PSS) is a rare syndrome characterized by episodic hypertension, hyperhydrosis, hyperthermia, tachycardia, tachypnea, and extensor posturing. CASE REPORTS: This article describes two cases of PSS: one following traumatic brain injury and the other following cardiac arrest. DISCUSSION: The first responded to labetalol, morphine, and codeine, whereas the second responded to labetalol. CONCLUSION: These observations underscore the importance of central opioid receptors and nonselective beta-adrenergic antagonists in modulating catecholamine pathways.
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