Reversible decerebrate posturing secondary to hypoglycemia.
Two cases of decerebrate posturing that resolved following the administration of dextrose are reported. The literature on hypoglycemia-induced neurologic deficits is reviewed and an explanation for the quick remission of the decerebrate posturing is postulated.
D000368:Aged; D003655:Decerebrate State / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000209:etiology*; D005260:Female; D005947:Glucose / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000627:therapeutic use; D006801:Humans; D007003:Hypoglycemia / Q000150:complications*; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged
D005947:Glucose