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Jul 31, 2007 · Attacks of tonic neonatal cyanosis can be stopped by the Vigevano maneuver, consisting of forced flexion of the head and legs towards the trunk [Vigevano et al 1989].
- Bettina Balint, Bettina Balint, Rhys Thomas
- 2019
Sep 15, 2020 · Vigevano maneuver: forceful flexion of the head and legs towards the trunk during an attack to counteract the hypertonia. Long-term treatment • Drugs. o. Clonazepam (0.01 mg/kg/d to 0.1 mg/kg/d for infants and children, and 0.8 mg/kg/d for adults) o. Combination benzodiazepine therapy (clobazam-clonazepam) o
- Arushi Gahlot Saini, Sanjay Pandey
- 2020
GLRA1. GLRB. SLC6A5. GPHN. ARHGEF9. Diagnosis. Treatment. History. See also. References. External links. Hyperekplexia ( / ˌhaɪ.pər.ɛkˈplɛk.si.ə /; "exaggerated surprise") is a very rare neurologic disorder, classically characterised by a pronounced startle responses to tactile or acoustic stimuli and an ensuing period of hypertonia.
- Increased alcohol and drug use
- Increased startle response to sudden auditory, visual, or tactile stimulation
- 1 in 40,000
Apr 24, 2023 · Attacks of hypertonicity with cyanosis can be stopped by a simple intervention called the Vigevano maneuver, which consists of flexion of the head and legs towards the trunk . HK is a potentially treatable condition as compared to the majority of neurogenetic disorders.
Sep 15, 2020 · Vigevano maneuver should be taught to all families and health-care workers as an emergency rescue measure. The onset of excessive startle after infancy should direct investigations for an acquired cause such as brainstem injury, antibodies against glycine receptors, and neurodegeneration.
- Arushi Gahlot Saini, Sanjay Pandey
- 2020
May 16, 2022 · The Vigevano maneuver was effective in counteracting the hypertonia in the siblings analyzed; nevertheless, this maneuver was seldom performed and described in the patients reviewed, and therefore, its efficacy could not be evaluated in our sample.
Dec 20, 2022 · The Vigevano maneuver, which involves flexing the head and legs toward the torso, can be lifesaving. This technique may help prevent an infant from turning blue if they stop...
