Complete resolution of myoclonus-like involuntary movements under subarachnoid block after midazolam administration in a patient undergoing cesarean section: a case report

Korean J Anesthesiol. 2015 Apr;68(2):193-5. doi: 10.4097/kjae.2015.68.2.193. Epub 2015 Mar 30.

Abstract

Involuntary movement during and after neuraxial anesthesia, such as spinal and epidural anesthesia, is rarely observed. In this report, we describe a case of myoclonus-like involuntary movement of the upper extremities in a patient undergoing a planned repeat cesarean section under spinal anesthesia with bupivacaine that completely subsided after administration of 2 mg of midazolam. The myoclonus-like movement did not recur or cause any apparent neurological side effects.

Keywords: Cesarean section; Involuntary movement; Myoclonus; Spinal anesthesia.