Citation
N. Engrand et al., Intrathecal baclofen for severe tetanus in a pregnant woman, EUR J ANAES, 18(4), 2001, pp. 261-263
Citations number
15
Categorie Soggetti
Aneshtesia & Intensive Care
Journal title
EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF ANAESTHESIOLOGY
ISSN journal
02650215
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Volume
18
Issue
4
Year of publication
2001
Pages
261 - 263
Database
ISI
SICI code
0265-0215(200104)18:4<261:IBFSTI>2.0.ZU;2-1
Abstract
A 6-months pregnant woman suffering from severe tetanus was successfully tr
eated with intrathecal baclofen. She delivered a premature but healthy neon
ate, and was safely discharged home 40 days after the onset of symptoms of
tetanus. Specific aspects of intrathecal baclofen therapy in the pregnant w
oman are discussed.