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Transient locked-in syndrome and phenobarbital.
Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
|September 1, 1987
Summary
Transient locked-in syndrome occurred after shunt procedures for idiopathic aqueductal stenosis. Careful monitoring of sedating medications like phenobarbital is crucial for rehabilitation in these patients.
Area of Science:
- Neurology
- Neurosurgery
Background:
- Locked-in syndrome (LIS) is a rare neurological disorder.
- LIS involves quadriplegia, preserved consciousness, and mutism, with communication typically via vertical eye movements.
- Idiopathic aqueductal stenosis can necessitate interventions like shunt procedures.