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. 1990 Jan-Feb;37(1):46–48.

Ineffective Ventilation During Conscious Sedation Due to Chest Wall Rigidity After Intravenous Midazolam and Fentanyl

William E Ackerman, James C Phero, Gregg T Theodore
PMCID: PMC2163527  PMID: 2077987

Abstract

Chest wall rigidity has been reported after the administration of high-dose intravenous fentanyl. This case report supports the observation that low-dose intravenous fentanyl may also cause chest wall rigidity. The treatment of chest wall rigidity with naloxone or neuromuscular blocking agents is controversial. A discussion of the management of fentanyl-induced chest wall rigidity is presented.

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