Myoclonic spasms following intrathecal morphine.
Myoclonic twitching in the lower limbs of a patient who received intrathecal narcotics is described. There was no loss of consciousness. Reports of this phenomenon in animals are reviewed.
Glavina
M J
MJ
Peterborough District Hospital.
Robertshaw
R
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D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007263:Infusions, Parenteral; D008875:Middle Aged; D009020:Morphine / Q000009:adverse effects* / Q000627:therapeutic use; D009207:Myoclonus / Q000139:chemically induced*; D010148:Intractable Pain / Q000188:drug therapy
D009020:Morphine