Atypical involuntary movements following fentanyl anesthesia

Hou Chuan Lai, Mei Hua Hu, Wen Jinn Liaw, Chueng He Lu, Go Shine Huang*

*Corresponding author for this work

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Abstract

Postanesthetic involuntary movements are triggered by a variety of drugs, including propofol, sevoflurane, anti-emetics, and anti-psychotics. A case of acute involuntary movements in a healthy man after fentanyl exposure is presented. The movements consisted of large-amplitude motions of the upper limbs of the elbow joint for flexion and extension, and shaking of the head from side to side.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)58-61
Number of pages4
JournalJournal of Clinical Anesthesia
Volume25
Issue number1
DOIs
StatePublished - 02 2013

Keywords

  • Anesthesia
  • Complications
  • Fentanyl
  • Involuntary movements

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