[en] We report the repeated improvement in neurological function following naloxone administration in a patient who developed acute hemiplegia after an intracranial neurological procedure. The mechanisms responsible for the neurological deficit and for its reversal by naloxone are discussed. A review of the literature suggests that the beneficial effect of naloxone can result from an improvement in haemodynamic status or from metabolic effects that could be favorable during cerebral ischaemia.
Disciplines :
Anesthesia & intensive care
Author, co-author :
Hans, Pol ; Université de Liège - ULiège > Département des sciences cliniques > Anesthésie et réanimation
Brichant, Jean-François ; Université de Liège - ULiège > Département des sciences cliniques > Anesthésie et réanimation
Longerstay, E.
Damas, François ; Université de Liège - ULiège > Services généraux (Faculté de médecine) > Relations académiques et scientifiques (Médecine)
Remacle, J. M.
Language :
English
Title :
Reversal of Neurological Deficit with Naloxone: An Additional Report
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