Keywords

baclofen, cerebral palsy, Gablofen, intrathecal, Lioresal, nursing surveillance, spasticity

 

Authors

  1. Duraski, Sylvia A.
  2. Sayyad, Anjum

Abstract

ABSTRACT: This article details an unreported potential cause of withdrawal symptoms in a patient with cerebral palsy who experienced intrathecal baclofen withdrawal shortly after placement of a baclofen pump with subsequent refill with Gablofen. Initial implantation of the baclofen pump with Lioresal occurred after a successful hospital trial of intrathecal injection via lumbar puncture. However, later, the patient did experience signs and symptoms of baclofen withdrawal after a pump refill was performed with Gablofen.