Spinal Surgery and Abrupt Intrathecal Baclofen Withdrawal. A & A case reports Zheng, K., Brodsky, J. B. 2015; 5 (9): 160-161

Abstract

Abrupt cessation of intrathecal baclofen can lead to a serious withdrawal syndrome. The anesthesiologist must be prepared to avoid intraoperative interruption of baclofen delivery before starting spinal surgery and to recognize and treat the symptoms of baclofen withdrawal in the immediate postoperative period.

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