Abstract
Fentanyl induced chest wall rigidity is more commonly observed on high bolus dose of intravenous fentanyl. We report here a case of asynchronous ventilation on low dose fentanyl infusion used for sedation in intensive care unit. Ventilation improved only with neuromuscular relaxation and on cessation of fentanyl. We suggest to have high degree of suspicion for this potentially life threatening side effect of fentanyl on use of this drug.
Keywords: Fentanyl; Mechanical ventilation; chest wall rigidity
Key Messages: Low dose intravenous fentanyl infusion is capable of producing chest wall rigidity.
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Dr Swati Singh
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DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.18535/jmscr/v6i12.138
