Delayed Presentation of Morphine-Induced Respiratory Depression: A Case Report

Opioid-induced respiratory depression (OIRD) is a serious threat that can lead to brain damage and death. Morphine is a commonly used opioid for postoperative pain management. However, the window during which patients are at risk of OIRD, as described in the literature, is largely based on the drug’...

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Main Authors: Islam Mukhtar, Omar Mudawi, Abdulrahman H. Alashkar, Raed Ali Abuajamieh
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications 2024-10-01
Series:Dr. Sulaiman Al Habib Medical Journal
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Online Access:https://journals.lww.com/10.4103/DSHMJ.DSHMJ_75_24
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