Iatrogenic Opioid Withdrawal Syndrome in Critically Ill Patients: a Retrospective Cohort Study.

Dong Gon Hyun Jin Won Huh Sang-Bum Hong Younsuck Koh Chae-Man Lim

Published in: Journal of Korean medical science (2020)

OWS is not uncommon in mechanically ventilated adult patients who received continuous infusion of opioids for > 3 days. The use of morphine may be associated with a decreased risk of OWS.

Keyphrases

chronic pain
pain management
intensive care unit
acute respiratory distress syndrome
low dose
case report
childhood cancer
young adults