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Severe course of osmotic demyelination syndrome complicated by recurrent respiratory failure – Case Report

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: Osmotic demyelination syndrome (ODS) is a non-inflammatory disorder of the central nervous system that arises from osmotic disturbances, particularly related to the rapid correction of chronic ionic imbalances, especially concerning sodium levels.ODS has been shown as an interdisciplinary problem which requires the collaboration of many specialists to achieve successful goals.This case study describes a 46-year-old male patient with a history of chronic alcohol abuse and other underlying health issues, including sodium imbalances.The patient required extensive care, spanning multiple departments -emergency, neurology, psychiatry, and detoxification, over a prolonged hospitalization of 80 days.The patient presented multiple symptoms, including recurrent respiratory disorders requiring intubation.Even with increasing improvements in management, osmotic demyelination syndrome still presents significant therapeutic challenges.Standardized treatment guidelines remain lacking.

Source: Journal of Pre-Clinical and Clinical Research

DOI: 10.26444/jpccr/211303

Authors: Kacper Janowski, Klaudia Michalak, Mateusz Wilkowski, Ireneusz Jurczak

Language: English

Topic: Electrolyte and hormonal disorders

Subfield: Pulmonary and Respiratory Medicine

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: diamond

OpenAlex ID: W4414617275

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