Managing Subarachnoid Hemorrhage Precipitated by Anesthesia-Assisted Rapid Opioid Detoxification: A Case Report.

Authors

Michael F. Sobin, Beaumont Health Resident
Liem Ngo, Beaumont Health
Danielle Turner-Lawrence, Beaumont Health
Abigail Kirwen, Beaumont Health Pharmacy Resident

Document Type

Article

Publication Date

2-2022

Publication Title

Clinical Practice and Cases in Emergency Medicine

Abstract

INTRODUCTION: Anesthesia-assisted rapid opioid detoxification (AAROD) is a controversial method of treating opioid dependence that involves sedating patients during a period of provoked withdrawal. Reported adverse outcomes of the procedure demonstrate the importance of recognizing the potential complications of AAROD.

CASE PRESENTATION: We present a case of a 41-year-old male presenting with a subarachnoid hemorrhage following an AAROD procedure.

CONCLUSION: This case report and discussion reviews the pathophysiology of opioid withdrawal syndrome, potential complications following AAROD, and important management considerations.

Volume

6

Issue

1

First Page

25

Last Page

28

Recommended Citation

Sobin MF, Ngo L, Lawrence DT, Kirwen A. Managing subarachnoid hemorrhage precipitated by anesthesia-assisted rapid opioid detoxification: a case report. Clin Pract Cases Emerg Med. 2022 Feb;6(1):25-28. doi: 10.5811/cpcem.2021.9.53868. PMID: 35226842.

DOI

10.5811/cpcem.2021.9.53868

ISSN

2474-252X

PubMed ID

35226842