Treatment of angiographically produced cord seizures by intra-arterial diazepam.
10 MG OF Diazepam administered into the lumbar artery supplying the artery of Adamkiewicz abolished cord seizures produced by accidental flooding of the cord with a high concentration of contrast material. Selective intra-arterial Diazepam is a safe and effective method of controlling cord seizures.
D000792:Angiography / Q000009:adverse effects*; D002445:Celiac Artery / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D003287:Contrast Media / Q000009:adverse effects*; D003975:Diazepam / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007049:Iatrogenic Disease; D007269:Injections, Intra-Arterial; D007866:Leg; D008875:Middle Aged; D013035:Spasm / Q000139:chemically induced* / Q000188:drug therapy; D013116:Spinal Cord / Q000098:blood supply*
D003287:Contrast Media; D003975:Diazepam