| Flaccid paraparesis following obstetrical epidural anesthesia: possible role of benzyl alcohol. | |
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MedLine Citation:
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PMID: 557917 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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Severe flaccid paraplegia accompanied by extensive sensory loss after epidural anesthesia administered for labor and delivery occurred in a previously healthy 24-year-old primagravida. Recovery was virtually complete after 16 months. The cause of the neurologic deficits may have been the 1.5 percent benzyl alcohol preservative contained in an 0.9 percent saline solution used for postdelivery epidural injection. |
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Authors:
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D B Craig; G G Habib |
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Publication Detail:
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Type: Case Reports; Journal Article |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Anesthesia and analgesia Volume: 56 ISSN: 0003-2999 ISO Abbreviation: Anesth. Analg. Publication Date: 1977 Mar-Apr |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 1977-05-20 Completed Date: 1977-05-20 Revised Date: 2004-11-17 |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 1310650 Medline TA: Anesth Analg Country: UNITED STATES |
Other Details:
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Languages: eng Pagination: 219-21 Citation Subset: IM |
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Descriptor/Qualifier:
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Adult Anesthesia, Epidural / adverse effects* Anesthesia, Obstetrical / adverse effects* Benzyl Alcohols / poisoning* Benzyl Compounds / poisoning* Drug Compounding Female Humans Paraplegia / chemically induced* Pregnancy Preservatives, Pharmaceutical / adverse effects |
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Reg. No./Substance:
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0/Benzyl Alcohols; 0/Benzyl Compounds; 0/Preservatives, Pharmaceutical |
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