Grand mal seizure after extradural morphine analgesia

Abstract

Summary: Following an elective Caesarean section under extradural anaesthesia, a 30-yr-old known epileptic woman (gravida 4, para 3) developed a tonic-clonic seizure, 6 h after the administration of morphine 3 mg into the extradural space. Possible aetiological factors are discussed. © 1988 Copyright: 1988 British Journal of Anaesthesia.