| Literature DB >> 17961969 |
X Repéssé1, T Geeraerts, J Pottecher, B Vigué, D Benhamou, J Duranteau.
Abstract
We report the case of an ICU patient with previous medical history of head trauma with hydrocephalus requiring ventricular derivation, presenting a coma (Glasgow Coma Score=8) with bilateral mydriasis after the use of transdermal scopolamine (1 mg) for profuse bronchial secretions. Neurological explorations (CT-scan and electroencephalogram) confirmed the absence of organic cause to the neurological deterioration. Neurological status rapidly and completely improved after removal of transdermal scopolamine suggesting a central anticholinergic syndrome.Entities:
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Year: 2007 PMID: 17961969 DOI: 10.1016/j.annfar.2007.09.024
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Ann Fr Anesth Reanim ISSN: 0750-7658