Clinical Profile, Etiology and Outcome of Acute Encephalopathy among Children at Pediatric Intensive Care Unit in a Tertiary Care Hospital

Authors

  • Dr. A. Monisha Designation Assistant Professor, Dept Pediatrics, College Institute of Social Obstetrics and Kasturba Gandhi Hospital, Madras Medical College.
  • Dr Kovendan Assistant professor, Dept Paediatrics, Thanjavur Medical College.
  • Dr. J. Hemachitra Designation Professor of Pediatrics, Dept Pediatrics, College Institute of Child Health and Hospital for Children, Madras Medical College.

Abstract

Encephalopathy is clinically defined as diffuse disorder of brain with at least two of the following [1] altered sensorium, altered cognition or personality, seizures. Acute encephalopathy is a pediatric emergency with high morbidity and mortality, however early identification and timely intervention can influence the outcome.

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2026-01-24

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Dr. A. Monisha, Dr Kovendan, & Dr. J. Hemachitra. (2026). Clinical Profile, Etiology and Outcome of Acute Encephalopathy among Children at Pediatric Intensive Care Unit in a Tertiary Care Hospital. International Journal of Pharmacy Research & Technology (IJPRT), 16(1), 233–240. Retrieved from https://www.ijprt.org/index.php/pub/article/view/1463

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Vol. 16 No. 1 (2026)

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Research Article

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