title: Transient neurological symptoms after subarachnoid meperidine.
abstract: The syndrome of transient neurological symptoms (TNS) after subarachnoid use of local anesthetics, particularly lidocaine, has been well described. This syndrome has not been reported with the subarachnoid use of opioids. This case report describes TNS that occurred after administration of subarachnoid meperidine, an opioid with local anesthetic properties.
authors.affiliation: Department of Anesthesiology, VA Connecticut Healthcare System, West Haven, Connecticut 06516, USA. Wilfred.Lewis@med.va.gov
authors.forename: Wilfred R
authors.initials: WR
authors.lastname: Lewis
authors.forename: Albert C
authors.initials: AC
authors.lastname: Perrino
mesh_terms: D000368:Aged; D000701:Analgesics, Opioid / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000009:adverse effects*; D000775:Anesthesia, Spinal / Q000009:adverse effects*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008614:Meperidine / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000009:adverse effects*; D010146:Pain / Q000209:etiology*; D013346:Subarachnoid Space
chemical_list: D000701:Analgesics, Opioid; D008614:Meperidine