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Enflurane-induced grand mal seizures during otic microsurgery.
MedLine Citation:
PMID:  6591846     Owner:  NLM     Status:  MEDLINE    
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
Abnormal electroencephalographic seizure-like activity and myoclonic movements have been recognized during enflurane anesthesia. This is most commonly seen in the presence of respiratory alkalosis and high concentrations of enflurane. Immediate and delayed postoperative generalized tonic-clonic convulsions have also been reported after enflurane anesthesia. Experimental studies have shown that auditory stimuli could facilitate seizure activity during deep enflurane anesthesia. Here we report a case of intraoperative generalized tonic-clonic convulsion during low concentrations of enflurane without evidence of hyperventilation and the presence of auditory stimulation.
Authors:
A M DeWolf; J L Chang; C E Larson; R J Caparosa
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Publication Detail:
Type:  Case Reports; Journal Article    
Journal Detail:
Title:  Anesthesia progress     Volume:  31     ISSN:  0003-3006     ISO Abbreviation:  Anesth Prog     Publication Date:    1984 May-Jun
Date Detail:
Created Date:  1984-10-25     Completed Date:  1984-10-25     Revised Date:  2010-10-26    
Medline Journal Info:
Nlm Unique ID:  0043533     Medline TA:  Anesth Prog     Country:  UNITED STATES    
Other Details:
Languages:  eng     Pagination:  136-7     Citation Subset:  D    
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MeSH Terms
Descriptor/Qualifier:
Adult
Anesthesia, General / adverse effects*
Cholesteatoma / surgery
Enflurane / adverse effects*
Humans
Male
Mastoid / surgery
Mastoiditis / surgery
Microsurgery
Seizures / chemically induced*
Chemical
Reg. No./Substance:
13838-16-9/Enflurane
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