Insidious opioid-induced respiratory depression following abdominal steel pipe perforation injury: A case report
This case of OIRD due to opioid-induced wooden-chest syndrome underscores the danger of omitting dose titration in opioid-naïve patients. We therefore advocate for vigilant monitoring, strict titration protocols, and enhanced staff training to manage such emergencies.
Authors
- Shina Qiao (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3087-6711)
- Xiaoming Zhang (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9459-1320)
- Hongying Pan (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5597-1793)
Institutions
- Sir Run Run Shaw Hospital (CN)
- Zhejiang University (CN)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Medicine
- Published
- 2025-10-24
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1097/md.0000000000045435
- Citations
- 2
- Primary Topic
- Cardiac Arrest and Resuscitation
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 4.51