Transient neurologic events associated with intraarterial papaverine infusion for subarachnoid hemorrhage-induced vasospasm.
This report describes three patients who experienced transient neurologic events associated with intraarterial papaverine infusion in the vertebrobasilar system. Two of these involved respiratory depression and underscore the need for careful monitoring and, when required, cardiopulmonary support.
Mathis
J M
JM
Division of Neuroradiology, University of Virginia Health Sciences Center, Charlottesville 22908.
DeNardo
A
A
Jensen
M E
ME
Scott
J
J
Dion
J E
JE
D002533:Cerebral Angiography / Q000187:drug effects; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007261:Infusions, Intra-Arterial; D002532:Intracranial Aneurysm / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery; D002546:Ischemic Attack, Transient / Q000139:chemically induced* / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000188:drug therapy*; D008875:Middle Aged; D010208:Papaverine / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000009:adverse effects*; D011183:Postoperative Complications / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000188:drug therapy; D013345:Subarachnoid Hemorrhage / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000188:drug therapy*; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed; D014715:Vertebrobasilar Insufficiency / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000188:drug therapy
D010208:Papaverine