title: Myoclonic spasms following intrathecal morphine.
abstract: 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.
authors.affiliation: Peterborough District Hospital.
authors.forename: M J
authors.initials: MJ
authors.lastname: Glavina
authors.forename: R
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Robertshaw
mesh_terms: 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
chemical_list: D009020:Morphine