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A 52-year-old man with fentanyl-induced muscle rigidity.

Authors :
Buxton, Jane A.
Gauthier, Tim
Kinshella, Mai-Lei Woo
Godwin, Jesse
Source :
Canadian Medical Association Journal (CMAJ). 4/30/2018, Vol. 190 Issue 17, pE539-E541. 3p.
Publication Year :
2018

Abstract

The article presents a case study of a 52-year-old man with fentanyl-induced muscle rigidity. Topics discussed include fentanyl-induced muscle rigidity caused by the injection of illicit fentanyl; signs of fentanyl-induced muscle rigidity such as jaw clenching and chest rigidity; and need for immediate intervention in the case of fentanyl-induced muscle rigidity.

Subjects

Subjects :
*FENTANYL
*MUSCLE rigidity
*DRUG abuse
*DRUG toxicity
*DRUG side effects
*ANALGESICS
*NARCOTICS
*NEEDLE exchange programs
*SUBSTANCE abuse treatment

Details

Language :
English
Volume :
190
Issue :
17
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Canadian Medical Association Journal (CMAJ)
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
129384099
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1503/cmaj.171468
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