Postoperative opisthotonus following the use of propofol.
A case of opisthotonus following the use of the anaesthetic induction agent propofol is described. The patient was a woman with a known history of epilepsy. It is recommended that propofol should not be used in such patients.
Strowbridge
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British Military Hospital, Rinteln.
D000022:Abortion, Spontaneous / Q000601:surgery*; D000328:Adult; D000768:Anesthesia, General; D000771:Anesthesia, Intravenous; D000777:Anesthetics / Q000009:adverse effects*; D004107:Dilatation and Curettage; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D010636:Phenols / Q000009:adverse effects*; D011183:Postoperative Complications / Q000209:etiology*; D011247:Pregnancy; D015742:Propofol; D013035:Spasm / Q000139:chemically induced*
D000777:Anesthetics; D010636:Phenols; D015742:Propofol