Myoclonic and Tonic-Clonic Seizures after Propofol Sedation during a Brachial Plexus Block: A case report. |
Sang Il Park, Yong Sup Shin, Jong Nam Ji, Hee Suk Yoon, Yoon Hee Kim, Soo Chang Son, Won Hyung Lee |
Department of Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine, Chungnam National University College of Medicine, Daejeon, Korea. ysshin@cnu.ac.kr |
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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. |
Key Words:
anesthetics; intravenous; propofol; seizure |
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