Autonomic dysfunction in severe tetanus
- 1 October 1987
- journal article
- case report
- Published by Wolters Kluwer Health in Critical Care Medicine
- Vol. 15 (10) , 987-988
- https://doi.org/10.1097/00003246-198710000-00022
Abstract
We studied the use of continuous iv magnesium (Mg) infusion to control the sympathetic crises in a patient with severe tetanus characterized by pronounced autonomic nervous system instability. Our results suggested that Mg is a useful adjunct to the CNS depressants traditionally used. This therapy controlled the sympathetic crises and also suppressed the release of catecholamines, although Mg infusions alone appeared to be inadequate therapy.Keywords
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