Anesthesia and analgesia
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Anesthesia and analgesia · May 2002
Review Case ReportsDystonic reaction to propofol attenuated by benztropine (cogentin).
Neuroexcitatory movements associated with propofol anesthesia are well recognized. Here we report on the successful use of benztropine (2 mg) to abolish abnormal dystonic movements after propofol anesthesia. Forty-five case reports are reviewed, and a treatment strategy for abnormal movements during propofol anesthesia is provided.