PP004 [Infections » Covid-19 / Sars-CoV-2]: SEVERE SARS-COV 2 LUNG INFECTION IN A 2-YEAR-OLD GIRL UNDERGOING CHEMOTHERAPY FOR ACUTE LYMPHOBLASTIC LEUKEMIA: A CASE REPORT
Abstract:BACKGROUND AND AIM:Severe Multi Inflammatory Syndrome in Children (MISC) is known to cause high morbidity and mortality. Cardiac dysfunction is the main debilitating organ affected by MISC post COVID 19 infection and often requires the use of ECMO for survival. ECMO service is not widely available in Malaysia. We describe the use of Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy (CRRT) and Plasma Exchange (PLEX) in severe MISC our case series.
METHOD:All paediatric patients with MISC from April 2021 to January 2022 in P… Show more
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