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Stevens-Johnson Syndrome (SJS)

Anesthesia Implications

Clinically reviewed by anesthesia providers · Updated

Skin FragilityDifficult AirwayVideo LaryngoscopeCopious SecretionsSepsisHypovolemiaDehydrationOptimize HydrationAvoid HypothermiaHypothermiaHypotensionUnstable ElectrolytesAnemiaImmunocompromiseCareful PositioningRefractory PainDry EyesRenal DysfunctionAvoid AdhesivesLoss of Skin BarrierMucosal Fragility

Pathophysiology

Stevens-Johnson syndrome (SJS) and toxic epidermal necrolysis (TEN) are one disease separated only by how much skin has detached: under 10% of total body surface area is SJS, 10 to 29% is SJS/TEN...

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