A new predisposing factor for trigemino-cardiac reflex during subdural empyema drainage: a case report

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Introduction</p> <p>The trigemino-cardiac reflex is defined as the sudden onset of parasympathetic dysrhythmia, sympathetic hypotension, apnea, or gastric hypermotility during stimulation of any of the sensory branches of the trigeminal nerve. Clinica...

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Main Authors: Arasho Belachew, Sandu Nora, Spiriev Toma, Kondoff Slavomir, Tzekov Christo, Schaller Bernhard
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2010-11-01
Series:Journal of Medical Case Reports
Online Access:http://www.jmedicalcasereports.com/content/4/1/391