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Autonomic dysfunction secondary to intracerebral hemorrhage
C Tong1, M W König, P R Roberts
1Department of Anesthesiology and Neurosurgery, Wake Forest University Medical Center, Winston-Salem, North Carolina 27157-1009, USA.
Anesthesia and Analgesia
|November 30, 2000
Summary
This case study details autonomic dysfunction caused by intracranial hemorrhage. Treatment with Thorazine effectively managed symptoms like hypertension and tachycardia, unlike standard therapies.
Area of Science:
- Neurology
- Autonomic Nervous System Disorders
Background:
- Intracranial hemorrhage can lead to complex neurological deficits.
- Autonomic dysfunction is a potential, though less common, complication.
Observation:
- A patient presented with recurrent episodes of hypertension, tachycardia, tachypnea, and diaphoresis.
- These symptoms were indicative of autonomic dysregulation.
Findings:
- The patient's autonomic symptoms were resistant to conventional treatments.
- Thorazine (chlorpromazine) administration resulted in a dramatic improvement of symptoms.
Implications:
- This case highlights a specific treatment approach for autonomic dysfunction post-intracranial hemorrhage.
- It suggests chlorpromazine as a potential therapeutic option when standard measures fail.