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R I Munn1, K Farrell

  • 1Department of Paediatric Neurology, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, Canada.

Summary

Neuromuscular blocking agents aid ventilation but can mask seizures. A 14-year-old experienced severe cognitive impairment, with status epilepticus only detected after paralysis withdrawal, highlighting risks in acute cerebral dysfunction.

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