Acute steroid-induced tetraplegia following status asthmaticus.
Published
Journal Article
A 10-year-old girl was treated for an acute asthmatic attack with ventilation and a high-dose steroids regimen. An areflexic paralysis of the four limbs was noted when artificial ventilatory support was withdrawn. Electromyography and a muscle biopsy revealed marked myopathic features. We discuss the unusual presentation of an acute steroid-induced myopathy in an asthmatic patient.
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Duke Authors
Cited Authors
- Kaplan, PW; Rocha, W; Sanders, DB; D'Souza, B; Spock, A
Published Date
- July 1, 1986
Published In
Volume / Issue
- 78 / 1
Start / End Page
- 121 - 123
PubMed ID
- 3725482
Pubmed Central ID
- 3725482
Electronic International Standard Serial Number (EISSN)
- 1098-4275
International Standard Serial Number (ISSN)
- 0031-4005
Language
- eng