DOI: 10.12890/2021_002971

Ropivacaine: An Unusual Cause of Neuroleptic Malignant-Like Syndrome

Authors

  • Miguel Santos Serviço de Medicina Interna, Centro Hospitalar de Leiria, Leiria, Portugal
  • Sheila Arroja Serviço de Urgência Geral, Hospital de Braga, Braga, Portugal
  • Ana Luisa Antunes Serviço de Urgência Geral, Hospital de Braga, Braga, Portugal
  • Jose Mariz Serviço de Urgência Geral, Hospital de Braga, Braga, Portugal
  • Jorge Teixeira Serviço de Urgência Geral, Hospital de Braga, Braga, Portugal

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Keywords

Ropivacaine, intoxication, neuroleptic malignant syndrome, secondary effects

Abstract

Ropivacaine is commonly used for post-operative pain management. We describe a case of neuroleptic malignant-like syndrome in a woman administered ropivacaine delivered using a drug infusion balloon. The presenting symptoms were confusion, agitation and fever. Blood analysis showed elevated C-reactive protein, leucocytosis and increased creatine phosphokinase. As intoxication was suspected, ropivacaine was suspended and the patient gradually improved. Possible leakage of ropivacaine into the intrathecal space may have resulted in central nervous system toxicity.

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Published

2021-11-08

Issue

Vol. 8 No. 11 (2021)

How to Cite

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Santos M, Arroja S, Antunes AL, Mariz J, Teixeira J. Ropivacaine: An Unusual Cause of Neuroleptic Malignant-Like Syndrome. EJCRIM [Internet]. 2021 Nov. 8 [cited 2026 Nov. 3];8(11). Available from: https://ejcrim.com/index.php/ejcrim/article/view/2971

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