Myoclonus following a Peripheral Nerve Block

Myoclonus is an extremely rare perioperative complication following neuraxial anesthesia. It has also been reported to occur due to peripheral nerve lesions. We report a case of self-limiting myoclonus following a routine peripheral nerve block in an otherwise healthy patient.

Detalles Bibliográficos
Autores principales: Hudson, Arlene J., Guthmiller, Kevin B., Hyatt, Marian N.
Formato: Online Artículo Texto
Lenguaje:English
Publicado: Hindawi Publishing Corporation 2013
Materias:
Case Report
Acceso en línea:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3725761/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/23936682
http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2013/213472
Descripción
Sumario:Myoclonus is an extremely rare perioperative complication following neuraxial anesthesia. It has also been reported to occur due to peripheral nerve lesions. We report a case of self-limiting myoclonus following a routine peripheral nerve block in an otherwise healthy patient.

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