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tetracaine and Hepatic Encephalopathy

tetracaine has been researched along with Hepatic Encephalopathy in 1 studies

Tetracaine: A potent local anesthetic of the ester type used for surface and spinal anesthesia.
tetracaine : A benzoate ester in which 4-N-butylbenzoic acid and 2-(dimethylamino)ethanol have combined to form the ester bond; a local ester anaesthetic (ester caine) used for surface and spinal anaesthesia.

Hepatic Encephalopathy: A syndrome characterized by central nervous system dysfunction in association with LIVER FAILURE, including portal-systemic shunts. Clinical features include lethargy and CONFUSION (frequently progressing to COMA); ASTERIXIS; NYSTAGMUS, PATHOLOGIC; brisk oculovestibular reflexes; decorticate and decerebrate posturing; MUSCLE SPASTICITY; and bilateral extensor plantar reflexes (see REFLEX, BABINSKI). ELECTROENCEPHALOGRAPHY may demonstrate triphasic waves. (From Adams et al., Principles of Neurology, 6th ed, pp1117-20; Plum & Posner, Diagnosis of Stupor and Coma, 3rd ed, p222-5)

Research

Studies (1)

TimeframeStudies, this research(%)All Research%
pre-19900 (0.00)18.7374
1990's1 (100.00)18.2507
2000's0 (0.00)29.6817
2010's0 (0.00)24.3611
2020's0 (0.00)2.80

Authors

AuthorsStudies
Nicolas, F1
Rodineau, P1
Rouzioux, JM1
Tack, I1
Chabac, S1
Meram, D1

Other Studies

1 other study available for tetracaine and Hepatic Encephalopathy

ArticleYear
Fulminant hepatic failure in poisoning due to ingestion of T 61, a veterinary euthanasia drug.
    Critical care medicine, 1990, Volume: 18, Issue:5

    Topics: Amides; Ammonia; Dimethylformamide; Drug Combinations; Drug Overdose; Female; Hepatic Encephalopathy

1990