Neuromuscular blockade due to gentamicin sulfate

Iatrogenic disease is difficult to recognize when the clinical condition of a patient may mask a drug's uncommon side effect. The authors report a case of probable gentamicin sulfate-induced diaphragmatic paralysis, initially attributed to aspiration pneumonia or "frailty" of old age.

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Veröffentlicht in:	The Western journal of medicine 1988-02, Vol.148 (2), p.215-216
Hauptverfasser:	Brownsberger, R J, Morrelli, H F
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Aged Aged, 80 and over Gentamicins - adverse effects Humans Male Neuromuscular Blocking Agents - adverse effects Neuromuscular Junction - drug effects Respiratory Paralysis - chemically induced
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