Pentobarbital Coma Use in a Pregnant Patient With Refractory Intracranial Hypertension: A Case Report

Conclusions Thus, we present the first case report demonstrating that pentobarbital coma may be a safe and efficacious option for treating pregnant patients with life-threatening refractory intracranial hypertension. We also provide dosing information for pentobarbital administration. Additional studies and reports involving pregnant patients are needed to better understand the impact of pentobarbital on both the mother and fetus. Furthermore, long-term follow-up of both the mother and newborn is critical to identifying any delayed sequelae of neonatal exposure to pentobarbital.
Source: Clinical Neuropharmacology - Category: Neurology Tags: Case Reports Source Type: research