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. 1994 Oct;15(9):1671-4.

Transient neurologic events associated with intraarterial papaverine infusion for subarachnoid hemorrhage-induced vasospasm.

J M Mathis 1, A DeNardo 1, M E Jensen 1, J Scott 1, J E Dion 1
PMCID: PMC8333717  PMID: 7847211

Abstract

This report describes three patients who experienced transient neurologic events associated with intraarterial papaverine infusion in the vertebrobasilar system. Two of these involved respiratory depression and underscore the need for careful monitoring and, when required, cardiopulmonary support.

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