Intrathecal baclofen for severe tetanus in a pregnant woman.
A 6-months pregnant woman suffering from severe tetanus was successfully treated with intrathecal baclofen. She delivered a premature but healthy neonate, and was safely discharged home 40 days after the onset of symptoms of tetanus. Specific aspects of intrathecal baclofen therapy in the pregnant woman are discussed.
Engrand
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Département d'Anesthésie-Réanimation, CHU de Bicêtre, 78 rue du Gal Leclerc, 94275 le Kremlin Bicêtre, France. dar.rea@bct.ap-hop-paris.fr
Van De Perre
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Vilain
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Benhamou
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D000293:Adolescent; D001418:Baclofen / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D007278:Injections, Spinal; D009125:Muscle Relaxants, Central / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D011247:Pregnancy; D011251:Pregnancy Complications, Infectious / Q000188:drug therapy*; D011256:Pregnancy Outcome; D013742:Tetanus / Q000188:drug therapy*
D009125:Muscle Relaxants, Central; D001418:Baclofen