Grand mal seizure after extradural morphine analgesia

Br J Anaesth. 1988 May;60(6):733-5. doi: 10.1093/bja/60.6.733.

Abstract

Following an elective Caesarean section under extradural anaesthesia, a 30-yr-old known epileptic woman (gravida 4, para 3) developed a tonic-clonic seizure, 6 h after the administration of morphine 3 mg into the extradural space. Possible aetiological factors are discussed.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Cesarean Section
  • Epilepsy, Tonic-Clonic / chemically induced*
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Injections, Spinal
  • Morphine / administration & dosage
  • Morphine / adverse effects*
  • Morphine / therapeutic use
  • Pain, Postoperative / drug therapy
  • Pregnancy
  • Puerperal Disorders / chemically induced*

Substances

  • Morphine