title: Dystonic reaction to propofol attenuated by benztropine (cogentin).
abstract: Neuroexcitatory movements associated with propofol anesthesia are well recognized. Here we report on the successful use of benztropine (2 mg) to abolish abnormal dystonic movements after propofol anesthesia. Forty-five case reports are reviewed, and a treatment strategy for abnormal movements during propofol anesthesia is provided.
authors.affiliation: Department of Anaesthesia, Sunnybrook & Women's College Health Sciences Centre, University of Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
authors.forename: Belinda M
authors.initials: BM
authors.lastname: Schramm
authors.forename: Beverley A
authors.initials: BA
authors.lastname: Orser
mesh_terms: D018686:Anesthetics, Intravenous / Q000009:adverse effects*; D001590:Benztropine / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D004421:Dystonia / Q000139:chemically induced* / Q000188:drug therapy; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D018727:Muscarinic Antagonists / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D015742:Propofol / Q000009:adverse effects*
chemical_list: D018686:Anesthetics, Intravenous; D018727:Muscarinic Antagonists; D001590:Benztropine; D015742:Propofol