Effect of valproic acid sodium on postanoxic action myoclonus (Lance-Adams syndrome).

被引:5
作者
Liron, L [1 ]
Chambost, M [1 ]
Depierre, P [1 ]
Peillon, D [1 ]
Combe, C [1 ]
机构
[1] Ctr Hosp Gen, Serv Reanimat, F-69400 Villefranche Sur Saone, France
来源
ANNALES FRANCAISES D ANESTHESIE ET DE REANIMATION | 1998年 / 17卷 / 10期
关键词
Lance-Adams syndrome; myoclonus; valproic acid;
D O I
10.1016/S0750-7658(99)80033-1
中图分类号
R614 [麻醉学];
学科分类号
100217 ;
摘要
We describe the case of a patient who experienced postanoxic action myoclonus after a transient cardiopulmonary arrest. Whereas benzodiazepines (clonazepam, midazolam, diazepam) were inefficient, valproic acid allowed a full control of the myoclonus. It is essential that the distinction between postanoxic action myoclonus and posthypoxic seizures is made early to avoid a delayed appropriate therapy and erroneous prognostic conclusions. (C) 1998 Elsevier, Paris.
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页码:1247 / 1249
页数:3
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