Aspiration Pneumonitis Caused by Delayed Respiratory Depression Following Intrathecal Morphine Administration
The Korean Journal of Pain
;
: 126-129, 2012.
Article
in English
| WPRIM
| ID: wpr-79403
ABSTRACT
Opioid analgesia is the primary pharmacologic intervention for managing pain. However, opioids can cause various adverse effects including pruritus, nausea, constipation, and sedation. Respiratory depression is the most fatal side effect. Therefore, cautious monitoring of respiratory status must be done after opioid administration. Here, we report a patient who suffered from respiratory depression with deep sedation and aspiration pneumonitis after intrathecal morphine administration.
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WPRIM (Western Pacific)
Main subject:
Pneumonia
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Pruritus
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Respiratory Insufficiency
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Constipation
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Deep Sedation
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Analgesia
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Analgesics, Opioid
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Morphine
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Nausea
Limits:
Humans
Language:
English
Journal:
The Korean Journal of Pain
Year:
2012
Type:
Article
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