Fatal Propofol Infusion Syndrome Associated with Refractory Partial Status Epilepticus in a Patient with Cerebral Hyperperfusion Syndrome.
- Author:
Sang Hun LEE
1
;
Jee Hyun KWON
;
Wook Joo KIM
;
Sun Young KIM
;
Hui Jun YANG
;
Byeong Ju GWON
;
Jong Min LEE
;
Eun Mi LEE
Author Information
1. Department of Neurology, Ulsan University Hospital, Ulsan University College of Medicine, Ulsan, Korea. emlee@uuh.ulsan.kr
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
Cerebral hyperperfusion syndrome;
Refractory status epilepticus;
Propofol
- MeSH:
Anesthetics;
Emergencies;
Endarterectomy, Carotid;
Fatal Outcome;
Humans;
Propofol*;
Status Epilepticus*
- From:Journal of the Korean Neurological Association
2014;32(4):293-297
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
Status epilepticus is rare complication of cerebral hyperperfusion syndrome and is a critical medical emergency that requires potent anesthetics. Propofol has the advantages of being rapid-acting and possessing a weaker cardiopulmonary suppression profile, but its use is associated with serious propofol infusion syndrome. We report herein a case of cerebral hyperperfusion syndrome after carotid endarterectomy presenting with refractory partial status epilepticus and fatal outcome associated with propofol infusion syndrome.
