Abstract | BACKGROUND/OBJECTIVE: DESIGN: Case report. PARTICIPANTS/METHODS: RESULTS: This patient's rehabilitation from epidural abscess-induced tetraplegia was complicated by symptomatic hyponatremia. The pathophysiology was multifactorial. The course was prolonged, and several therapeutic endeavors failed. Intravenous infusions of vasopressin receptor antagonist induced and maintained eunatremia. The pace of the patient's recovery improved, and he was discharged with substantial neurologic recovery. No central nervous system toxicities of the treatments were observed. CONCLUSION:
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Authors | Raymond E Garrett, Stacia Wilhelm, Gary Maerz, David Bar-Or |
Journal | The journal of spinal cord medicine
(J Spinal Cord Med)
Vol. 33
Issue 1
Pg. 65-7
( 2010)
ISSN: 1079-0268 [Print] England |
PMID | 20397445
(Publication Type: Case Reports, Journal Article)
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Chemical References |
- Antidiuretic Hormone Receptor Antagonists
- Benzazepines
- conivaptan
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Topics |
- Antidiuretic Hormone Receptor Antagonists
- Benzazepines
(therapeutic use)
- Humans
- Hyponatremia
(complications, drug therapy)
- Male
- Middle Aged
- Quadriplegia
(complications, drug therapy)
- Substance Abuse Treatment Centers
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