Myoclonic and Tonic-Clonic Seizures after Propofol Sedation during a Brachial Plexus Block: A case report.
10.4097/kjae.2003.45.4.544
- Author:
Sang Il PARK
1
;
Yong Sup SHIN
;
Jong Nam JI
;
Hee Suk YOON
;
Yoon Hee KIM
;
Soo Chang SON
;
Won Hyung LEE
Author Information
1. Department of Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine, Chungnam National University College of Medicine, Daejeon, Korea. ysshin@cnu.ac.kr
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
anesthetics;
intravenous;
propofol;
seizure
- MeSH:
Adult;
Anesthesia, Intravenous;
Anesthetics;
Brachial Plexus*;
Humans;
Propofol*;
Seizures*
- From:Korean Journal of Anesthesiology
2003;45(4):544-546
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
Propofol has become a popular intravenous agent for the induction and maintenance of total intravenous anesthesia (TIVA). However, the pro- or anticonvulsant properties of propofol remain controversial and abnormal muscle movement and convulsive activity are possible side-effects. We report a case in which a healthy 42-year-old man developed myoclonic and tonic-clonic seizures related to the use of propofol for sedation during a brachial plexus block.
