Sporadic paroxysmal exercise induced dystonia: report of a case and review of the literature.

Sporadic paroxysmal exercise induced dystonia (PEID) is a rare condition. So far only fifteen cases have been reported in the world literature. It is characterised by dystonic posture on prolonged exercise, which gets relieved with rest. In general, these are refractory to medical treatment. We report one such case, along with review of the literature. The lower limbs were spared and only right shoulder was tucked up with the head turning to right side. The duration of exercise necessary to bring out the dystonic posture gradually diminished with time, a feature not reported previously.

Clinical trial of pentazocine as analgesic in paediatric cases.

This study was undertaken with the objective of relieving pain which has been poorly understood and managed in peri-operative period specially in children. Here the analgesic efficacy of pentazocine was studied in 50 cases, aged between 5 and 9 years subjected to both major and minor surgeries. No premedication was given to assess the sole analgesic effect of the drug. Pentazocine was given during induction, dose being 0.5 mg/kg body weight intravenously. Subsequently small incremental doses were repeated after every 30-45 minutes during surgery. Satisfactory analgesia was obtained during intra- and postoperative period. No respiratory depression, no change in pulse, BP and no other complications were observed after administration of intravenous pentazocine.