Effect of valproic acid sodium on postanoxic action myoclonus (Lance-Adamssyndrome).

Authors
Liron, L Chambost, M Depierre, P Peillon, D Combe, C
Citation
L. Liron et al., Effect of valproic acid sodium on postanoxic action myoclonus (Lance-Adamssyndrome)., ANN FR A R, 17(10), 1998, pp. 1247-1249
Citations number
10
Categorie Soggetti
Aneshtesia & Intensive Care
Journal title
ANNALES FRANCAISES D ANESTHESIE ET DE REANIMATION
ISSN journal
07507658 → ACNP
Volume
17
Issue
10
Year of publication
1998
Pages
1247 - 1249
Database
ISI
SICI code
0750-7658(1998)17:10<1247:EOVASO>2.0.ZU;2-E
Abstract
We describe the case of a patient who experienced postanoxic action myoclon us after a transient cardiopulmonary arrest. Whereas benzodiazepines (clona zepam, midazolam, diazepam) were inefficient, valproic acid allowed a full control of the myoclonus. It is essential that the distinction between post anoxic action myoclonus and posthypoxic seizures is made early to avoid a d elayed appropriate therapy and erroneous prognostic conclusions. (C) 1998 E lsevier, Paris.