Abstract
Large dose of penicillin was misinjected into the spinal subarachnoid space of 3 patients. Dangerous symptoms such as epileptic status, difficult respiration and severe cerebral edema occurred. Fortunately, the patients were treated promptly without sequelae.
Publication types
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Case Reports
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English Abstract
MeSH terms
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Adult
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Female
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Humans
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Iatrogenic Disease
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Injections, Spinal
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Male
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Middle Aged
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Penicillins / administration & dosage
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Penicillins / poisoning*
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Status Epilepticus / chemically induced*
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Status Epilepticus / therapy
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Subarachnoid Space