Key result
Tubocurarine administered to a mother for status epilepticus crossed the placental barrier and caused paralysis in her 28-week foetus.
Why the study?
Does tubocurarine cross the placental barrier and cause fetal paralysis?
Case Report (n=1)
Does tubocurarine cross the placental barrier and cause fetal paralysis?
This case report provides evidence that tubocurarine can cross the placental barrier and cause fetal paralysis, contrary to previous assumptions.
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Older et al. (1969) conducted a case report in Status epilepticus in pregnancy (n=1). Tubocurarine was evaluated on Placental transfer and foetal paralysis. Tubocurarine administered to a mother for status epilepticus crossed the placental barrier and caused paralysis in her 28-week foetus.
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