title: Grand mal seizure after extradural morphine analgesia.
abstract: Following an elective Caesarean section under extradural anaesthesia, a 30-yr-old known epileptic woman (gravida 4, para 3) developed a tonic-clonic seizure, 6 h after the administration of morphine 3 mg into the extradural space. Possible aetiological factors are discussed.
mesh_terms: D002585:Cesarean Section; D004830:Epilepsy, Tonic-Clonic / Q000139:chemically induced*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007278:Injections, Spinal; D009020:Morphine / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000009:adverse effects* / Q000627:therapeutic use; D010149:Postoperative Pain / Q000188:drug therapy; D011247:Pregnancy; D011644:Puerperal Disorders / Q000139:chemically induced*
chemical_list: D009020:Morphine