Wooden Chest Syndrome: A Case Report of Fentanyl-Induced Chest Wall Rigidity
Wooden chest syndrome (WCS) describes a finding of fentanyl-induced skeletal muscle rigidity causing ventilatory failure. Known primarily to anesthesiology, pulmonary, and critical care fields, WCS is a rare complication that may affect patients of all ages if exposed to intravenous fentanyl, charac...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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SAGE Publishing
2021-07-01
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| Series: | Journal of Investigative Medicine High Impact Case Reports |
| Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1177/23247096211034036 |