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Gyanendra Kumar¹, Kinshuk Sahaya, Munish Kumar Goyal

¹Department of Neurology, University of Missouri-Healthcare Columbia, Columbia, Missouri 65212, USA. kumargy@health.missouri.edu

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This study highlights the electroencephalographic (EEG) patterns associated with baclofen intoxication. It emphasizes how EEG abnormalities aid in diagnosing this condition.

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Area of Science:

Neurology
Clinical Neurophysiology

Background:

Baclofen is a muscle relaxant with a narrow therapeutic index.
Intoxication can lead to significant neurological symptoms.

Observation:

A patient presented with clinical signs suggestive of baclofen intoxication.
Characteristic electroencephalographic (EEG) abnormalities were observed.

Findings:

The EEG findings were highly specific for baclofen intoxication.
These electrographic abnormalities correlated with the clinical presentation.

Implications:

EEG plays a crucial role in the diagnosis of baclofen intoxication.
Recognizing these specific EEG patterns can improve patient management and outcomes.