Myoclonic Jerks in an Ex-Preterm Undergoing Hernia Surgery Under Combined Spinal Caudal Block: Is It Time to Revisit the Test Dose?

Myoclonic Jerks in an Ex-Preterm Undergoing Hernia Surgery Under Combined Spinal Caudal Block: Is It Time to Revisit the Test Dose?

Myoclonic jerks, while often benign, can indicate underlying issues such as inadvertent intrathecal or intravascular injection of the local anesthetic. In preterm infants, whose physiological responses are often more unpredictable and sensitive, the risk of complications from regional anesthesia may...

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Main Authors: Lakshmi Kumar, Neethu Padmanabhan, Dimple Elina Thomas, Pramod R. Pillai
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications 2024-12-01
Series:Amrita Journal of Medicine
Subjects:
local anesthetic
myoclonic jerks
preterm infants
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.4103/AMJM.AMJM_43_24
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