Stevens-Johnson syndrome and toxical epidermal necrolysis in intensive care medicine - Critical Care Science (CCS)

BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES: The Stevens Johnson Syndrome (SJS) and Toxical Epidermal Necrolisys (TEN) are important skin and mucosal lesions that need intensive care treatment. The aim of this article is to show a literature review about SJS and TEN. CONTENTS: This article reviews the concepts, diagnostic topics, clinical presentation and the principle of basic treatment in Intensive Care Unit for SJS and TEN. CONCLUSIONS: These illnesses are characterized as dermatological emergencies and its adequate management and cares must be part of the routine knowledge of the intensive care doctors.