Rocuronium as Neuromuscular Blockade in Tetanus Patients With Methamphetamine Use Disorder: A Case Report.

Background: Spasm control is essential in the management of tetanus. Benzodiazepines are administered as initial treatment of tetanic spasms; however, sedation may be difficult to attain among patients with methamphetamine use disorder. Neuromuscular blocking agents, which act on an entire different mechanism, can be given to induce paralysis.

Re-examining the effects of high-dose intravenous methylprednisolone for secondary progressive multiple sclerosis.

Intravenous methylprednisolone (IVMP) is previously given to secondary progressive multiple sclerosis (SPMS) patients. This study aimed to re-examine the effects of IVMP in SPMS. Major electronic databases were searched for randomized controlled trials.