Aspiration Pneumonitis Caused by Delayed Respiratory Depression Following Intrathecal Morphine Administration.
10.3344/kjp.2012.25.2.126
- Author:
Bo Young WHANG
1
;
Seong Whan JEONG
;
Jeong Gill LEEM
;
Young Ki KIM
Author Information
1. Department of Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine, Gangneung Asan Medical Center, University of Ulsan Collage of Medicine, Gangneung, Korea. ykkim@gnah.co.kr
- Publication Type:Brief Communication
- Keywords:
intrathecal;
morphine;
pneumonitis
- MeSH:
Analgesia;
Analgesics, Opioid;
Constipation;
Deep Sedation;
Humans;
Morphine;
Nausea;
Pneumonia;
Pruritus;
Respiratory Insufficiency
- From:The Korean Journal of Pain
2012;25(2):126-129
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:English
-
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.
