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Marialuisa Gandolfi - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.

  • Rehabilitation Procedures in the management of spasticity.
    European journal of physical and rehabilitation medicine, 2010
    Co-Authors: Nicola Smania, Alessandro Picelli, Daniele Munari, Christian Geroin, Patrizia Ianes, Andreas Waldner, Marialuisa Gandolfi
    Abstract:

    Spasticity is a major disabling symptom in many patients with spinal and/or cerebral lesions. During functional movements, spasticity manifests itself within the complex condition of the "spastic movement disorder". The pathophysiology of the spastic movement disorder relies on multiple factors including abnormal supraspinal drive, abnormal control of reflex activities, and changes in muscle mechanical properties. The most widely used Procedures for management of spasticity are represented by Pharmacological treatment aimed at inhibiting reflex hyperexcitability. In the last decades, several non Pharmacological Procedures for treating spasticity have been put forward, including muscle stretching, muscle reinforcement, physical agents and pain management. These Procedures may have both neurophysiological and biomechanical effects on the spastic movement disorder. In the present paper, the literature concerning non-Pharmacological Procedures in the treatment of spasticity was reviewed and discussed, taking into account the multifaceted pathophysiology of the spastic movement disorder. Although further research in this field is recommended, existing evidence supports the potential role of rehabilitation interventions as a therapeutic tool, which could be integrated with traditional Pharmacological Procedures in the management of the spastic movement disorder.

Anil Batra - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.

  • Diagnostics and therapy of alcohol withdrawal syndrome: focus on delirium tremens and withdrawal seizure
    Psychiatrische Praxis, 2010
    Co-Authors: Ulrich C. Lutz, Anil Batra
    Abstract:

    Delirium tremens and withdrawal seizures are serious complications of an alcohol withdrawal syndrome. This review presents the diagnostic Procedures required in case of the occurrence of a withdrawal seizure and delirium tremens as well as possible treatment options including prophylactic medication regimen for alcohol withdrawal syndrome. Furthermore non-Pharmacological Procedures accompanying delirium tremens and a potential integration of viewing videotapes of delirium tremens in the course of alcohol-specific therapy are discussed. A systematic literature research using Pubmed has been carried out to find recent studies and review articles dealing with alcohol withdrawal syndrome. Regarding the diagnostic algorithm in case of the occurrence of a withdrawal seizure or a delirium tremens basic diagnostic Procedures and special diagnostics including neuro-imaging or cerebrospinal fluid puncture depending on patients' clinical condition have to be considered. Sedatives are important in treatment of alcohol withdrawal seizures and delirium tremens as well as in the prophylaxis of alcohol withdrawal syndrome. A long-lasting prescription of anticonvulsant medication in patients suffering from withdrawal seizure should be considered critically and can be carried out only under certain conditions.

  • Diagnostics and therapy of alcohol withdrawal syndrome: focus on delirium tremens and withdrawal seizure
    Psychiatrische Praxis, 2010
    Co-Authors: Ulrich C. Lutz, Anil Batra
    Abstract:

    INTRODUCTION Delirium tremens and withdrawal seizures are serious complications of an alcohol withdrawal syndrome. This review presents the diagnostic Procedures required in case of the occurrence of a withdrawal seizure and delirium tremens as well as possible treatment options including prophylactic medication regimen for alcohol withdrawal syndrome. Furthermore non-Pharmacological Procedures accompanying delirium tremens and a potential integration of viewing videotapes of delirium tremens in the course of alcohol-specific therapy are discussed. METHODS A systematic literature research using Pubmed has been carried out to find recent studies and review articles dealing with alcohol withdrawal syndrome. RESULTS AND DISCUSSION Regarding the diagnostic algorithm in case of the occurrence of a withdrawal seizure or a delirium tremens basic diagnostic Procedures and special diagnostics including neuro-imaging or cerebrospinal fluid puncture depending on patients' clinical condition have to be considered. Sedatives are important in treatment of alcohol withdrawal seizures and delirium tremens as well as in the prophylaxis of alcohol withdrawal syndrome. A long-lasting prescription of anticonvulsant medication in patients suffering from withdrawal seizure should be considered critically and can be carried out only under certain conditions.

Jean-jacques Mercadier - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.

Nicola Smania - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.

  • Rehabilitation Procedures in the management of spasticity.
    European journal of physical and rehabilitation medicine, 2010
    Co-Authors: Nicola Smania, Alessandro Picelli, Daniele Munari, Christian Geroin, Patrizia Ianes, Andreas Waldner, Marialuisa Gandolfi
    Abstract:

    Spasticity is a major disabling symptom in many patients with spinal and/or cerebral lesions. During functional movements, spasticity manifests itself within the complex condition of the "spastic movement disorder". The pathophysiology of the spastic movement disorder relies on multiple factors including abnormal supraspinal drive, abnormal control of reflex activities, and changes in muscle mechanical properties. The most widely used Procedures for management of spasticity are represented by Pharmacological treatment aimed at inhibiting reflex hyperexcitability. In the last decades, several non Pharmacological Procedures for treating spasticity have been put forward, including muscle stretching, muscle reinforcement, physical agents and pain management. These Procedures may have both neurophysiological and biomechanical effects on the spastic movement disorder. In the present paper, the literature concerning non-Pharmacological Procedures in the treatment of spasticity was reviewed and discussed, taking into account the multifaceted pathophysiology of the spastic movement disorder. Although further research in this field is recommended, existing evidence supports the potential role of rehabilitation interventions as a therapeutic tool, which could be integrated with traditional Pharmacological Procedures in the management of the spastic movement disorder.

Ulrich C. Lutz - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.

  • Diagnostics and therapy of alcohol withdrawal syndrome: focus on delirium tremens and withdrawal seizure
    Psychiatrische Praxis, 2010
    Co-Authors: Ulrich C. Lutz, Anil Batra
    Abstract:

    Delirium tremens and withdrawal seizures are serious complications of an alcohol withdrawal syndrome. This review presents the diagnostic Procedures required in case of the occurrence of a withdrawal seizure and delirium tremens as well as possible treatment options including prophylactic medication regimen for alcohol withdrawal syndrome. Furthermore non-Pharmacological Procedures accompanying delirium tremens and a potential integration of viewing videotapes of delirium tremens in the course of alcohol-specific therapy are discussed. A systematic literature research using Pubmed has been carried out to find recent studies and review articles dealing with alcohol withdrawal syndrome. Regarding the diagnostic algorithm in case of the occurrence of a withdrawal seizure or a delirium tremens basic diagnostic Procedures and special diagnostics including neuro-imaging or cerebrospinal fluid puncture depending on patients' clinical condition have to be considered. Sedatives are important in treatment of alcohol withdrawal seizures and delirium tremens as well as in the prophylaxis of alcohol withdrawal syndrome. A long-lasting prescription of anticonvulsant medication in patients suffering from withdrawal seizure should be considered critically and can be carried out only under certain conditions.

  • Diagnostics and therapy of alcohol withdrawal syndrome: focus on delirium tremens and withdrawal seizure
    Psychiatrische Praxis, 2010
    Co-Authors: Ulrich C. Lutz, Anil Batra
    Abstract:

    INTRODUCTION Delirium tremens and withdrawal seizures are serious complications of an alcohol withdrawal syndrome. This review presents the diagnostic Procedures required in case of the occurrence of a withdrawal seizure and delirium tremens as well as possible treatment options including prophylactic medication regimen for alcohol withdrawal syndrome. Furthermore non-Pharmacological Procedures accompanying delirium tremens and a potential integration of viewing videotapes of delirium tremens in the course of alcohol-specific therapy are discussed. METHODS A systematic literature research using Pubmed has been carried out to find recent studies and review articles dealing with alcohol withdrawal syndrome. RESULTS AND DISCUSSION Regarding the diagnostic algorithm in case of the occurrence of a withdrawal seizure or a delirium tremens basic diagnostic Procedures and special diagnostics including neuro-imaging or cerebrospinal fluid puncture depending on patients' clinical condition have to be considered. Sedatives are important in treatment of alcohol withdrawal seizures and delirium tremens as well as in the prophylaxis of alcohol withdrawal syndrome. A long-lasting prescription of anticonvulsant medication in patients suffering from withdrawal seizure should be considered critically and can be carried out only under certain conditions.