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