I was wondering exactly what they did to get the first completely unimmunized survivor of rabies: Medpundit.
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The strategy consisted of a multi-drug cocktail. Ketamine and amantadine, members of one class of drug that protects brains against damage, with additional specific activity against rabies in animal models, were used. A second class of brain protectors, benzodiazepines with supplemental barbiturates, were also used at levels that suppress brain activity and metabolism and induce a coma-like sedation. Her brain activity was monitored with the help of an electroencephalogram or EEG.
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MedPundit has the details, but the good news is that this young woman was as good as dead, and they pulled off a medical miracle. Good for them, and good for their patient, who has recovered but still has some deficits. Read the post for the details.
