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Myoclonic spasms following intrathecal morphine
1Peterborough District Hospital.
Anaesthesia
|May 1, 1988
Summary
Intrathecal narcotics can cause myoclonic twitching in the lower limbs without loss of consciousness. This review examines similar phenomena reported in animal studies.
Area of Science:
- Neurology
- Pharmacology
- Anesthesiology
Background:
- Intrathecal administration of narcotics is a common analgesic technique.
- Adverse neurological events following intrathecal drug administration require careful evaluation.