title: Practical guidelines for the management of toxic epidermal necrolysis and Stevens-Johnson syndrome.
abstract: Toxic epidermal necrolysis and Stevens-Johnson syndrome are acute life-threatening dermatoses characterized by extensive sloughing and mucositis. At the University of Florida, we use practical guidelines for the management of these gravely ill patients. These can be of help to other practitioners.
authors.affiliation: Department of Medicine, Division of Dermatology and Cutaneous Surgery, University of Florida College of Medicine, Gainesville, FL 32610-0277, USA.
authors.forename: Jeffrey S
authors.initials: JS
authors.lastname: Fromowitz
authors.forename: Francisco A
authors.initials: FA
authors.lastname: Ramos-Caro
authors.forename: Franklin P
authors.initials: FP
authors.lastname: Flowers
mesh_terms: D006801:Humans; D016756:Immunoglobulins, Intravenous / Q000627:therapeutic use; D007155:Immunologic Factors / Q000627:therapeutic use; D013262:Stevens-Johnson Syndrome / Q000628:therapy*; D014947:Wounds and Injuries / Q000628:therapy
chemical_list: D016756:Immunoglobulins, Intravenous; D007155:Immunologic Factors