Acute Dystonic Reaction Following General Anesthetic Agent Use. (14th November 2017)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Jitprapaikulsan, Jiraporn; Srivanitchapoom, Prachaya
• Editors: Louis, Elan D.
• Is Part Of: Tremor and other hyperkinetic movements. Volume 7(2017)
• Publication Date: 2017-11-14
• Subjects: Acute dystonic reaction -- general anesthesia -- oculogyric crisis; Tremor -- Periodicals; Hyperkinesia -- Periodicals; 616.8
• DOI: 10.7916/D8862V0P
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2160-8288

Abstract

Background: A 36-year-old Thai female who underwent a thymectomy under general anesthesia developed acute abnormal movements in the craniofacial region immediately after awakening with preserved consciousness. Phenomenology: Intermittent abnormal movements included oculogyric crisis; tongue protrusion; blepharospasm; and oro-mandibular dystonia consisting of risus sardonicus, jaw opening, and right torticollis. Educational value: An acute dystonic reaction can be a complication of either single or combined general anesthetic agents.