Abstract
A case is reported where hydromorphone 1 mg injected into the epidural space produced apnoea 4.5 hours later. No other narcotics had been given in the previous 10 hours.
MeSH terms
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Adult
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Female
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Humans
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Hydromorphone / adverse effects*
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Hydromorphone / therapeutic use
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Injections, Epidural
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Pain, Postoperative / drug therapy*
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Postoperative Complications / etiology
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Respiratory Insufficiency / chemically induced*