Hoigné's syndrome-its course and symptomatology.

摘要: The study presents the clinical symptomatology of acute embolic-toxic reactions to penicillin seen in 9 patients treated with drug. complex short-lasting symptoms characterized by severe agitation confusion, visual and auditory hallucinations dire fear is caused accidental penetration an amount intramuscular injected into venous system. authors' experience data so far published reveal a much more frequent occurrence Hoigne's (1959) syndrome than usually thought. does not depend upon dose single injection procaine but it may be attributed poor technique great number injections small area buttock. It recommended that intravenous steroids treatment beside pharmacological sedation patient are applied.