A Case of Fentanyl Intoxication and Delayed Hypoxic Leukoencephalopathy Caused by Incidental Use of Fentanyl Patch in a Healthy Elderly Man

Background: Fentanyl intoxication has been reported occasionally since the Fentanyl patch became available. Delayed hypoxic leukoencephalopathy is recognized as a complication of hypoxic events. However, its neuropsychiatric symptoms can be delayed. Case Report: An 85-year-old male presented with me...

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Main Authors: In Sub Yoo, Sang Hak Lee, Seung-Han Suk
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: The Korean Neurocritical Care Society 2015-06-01
Series:Journal of Neurocritical Care
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Online Access:http://www.e-jnc.org/upload/pdf/jnc-8-1-35.pdf