Temporary motor and sensory paralysis associated with intrathecal administration of morphine.
We are reporting a temporary, totally reversed motor and sensory paralysis subsequent to the intrathecal administration of 1.6 mg of morphine sulfate. This may represent an event which is not based on medication-induced myelopathy but on cardiovascular changes occurring as a result of pain relief.
Kleiner
L I
LI
Department of Neurosurgery, Temple University Health Sciences Center, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Krzeminski
J
J
Rosenwasser
R H
RH
D000328:Adult; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007278:Injections, Spinal; D009020:Morphine / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000009:adverse effects*; D010243:Paralysis / Q000139:chemically induced*
D009020:Morphine