Sciatic Nerve Block in Tetanus: A Case Report
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Sciatic Nerve Block in Tetanus: A Case Report
INTRODUCTION Muscle rigidity and generalized spasm can cause severe pain in patients with tetanus. Administration of high dose sedative or narcotic agents can increase respiratory failure and prolong mechanical ventilation support. CASE PRESENTATION In this report, ultrasound-guided sciatic nerve block was performed in a 25-year-old patient with tetanus to progress his respiratory drive which...
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عنوان ژورنال: Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine
سال: 2015
ISSN: 2228-7523,2228-7531
DOI: 10.5812/aapm.29698