Buspirone treatment for apneustic breathing in brain stem infarct
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Published on: January 10, 2013
Mohamad F El-Khatib1, Rabee A Kiwan, Ghassan W Jamaleddine
1Department of Anesthesiology, American University of Beirut, PO Box 11-0236, Riad El Solh, Beirut, 1107 2020, Lebanon. mk05@aub.edu.lb
Abstract:
We report a case of brainstem infarction resulting in apneustic breathing, which was alleviated with buspirone. We discuss apneusis, review the literature, and speculate about the benefit of serotonin 1A receptor agonists in the treatment of apneusis and other respiratory disorders.
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