Compromised Compliance: Chest Wall Rigidity and Glottic Closure After Opioid Administration

Authors

Adam Cruz, Beaumont Health Resident
Awais Ahmed, Oakland University William Beaumont School of Medicine Medical Student
Sheridan Nicole Markatos, Beaumont Health Resident
Larry Manders, Beaumont Health

Document Type

Conference Proceeding - Restricted Access

Publication Date

10-9-2021

Abstract

A 43-year-old man with a history of sarcoidosis presents for C1-C4 cervical fusion after suffering a C2 fracture. Anesthesia was maintained with sevoflurane and remifentanil. After an uncomplicated case, the patient was successfully extubated awake. 25 mcg of fentanyl was administered for pain and apnea was noted, with steeply declining oxygen saturation thereafter. We discuss chest wall rigidity and glottic closure after the administration of opioid medications.

Comments

American Society of Anesthesiology Annual Meeting, San Diego, CA, October 9-11, 2021.

Recommended Citation

Cruz A, Ahmed A, Markatos NS, Manders L. Compromised compliance: chest wall rigidity and glottic closure after opioid administration. Paper presented at: The American Society of Anesthesiology Annual Meeting; 2021 Oct 9-11; San Diego, CA. Available at: https://www.abstractsonline.com/pp8/#!/9323/presentation/4628