Autonomic dysfunction in tetanus: The effects of a variety of therapeutic agents, with special reference to morphine

1 June 1979

journal article
Published by Springer Nature in Intensive Care Medicine

Vol. 5 (2) , 65-68
https://doi.org/10.1007/bf01686048

Abstract

Sympathetic overactivity in tetanus is a common event and may be difficult to control. This report demonstrates the efficacy of morphine in this clinical situation and also discusses the sympathetic effects of 3 muscle relaxants, pancuronium, d-tubocurarine and alcuronium.

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