[Accidental overdose of intrathecal morphine. Treatment with intravenous naloxone alone].
A case of opiate accidental overdose is reported where 8 mg morphine were given by spinal injection. The rapid onset respiratory depression was treated by naloxone alone administered as a continuous infusion (6 mg), together with additional intravenous injections.
D000328:Adult; D000775:Anesthesia, Spinal / Q000009:adverse effects*; D006801:Humans; D007275:Injections, Intravenous; D007278:Injections, Spinal; D008297:Male; D009020:Morphine / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000506:poisoning*; D009270:Naloxone / Q000008:administration & dosage* / Q000627:therapeutic use; D012131:Respiratory Insufficiency / Q000139:chemically induced / Q000188:drug therapy
D009270:Naloxone; D009020:Morphine
Surdosage accidentel en morphine intrarachidienne. Traitement par naloxone intraveineuse seule.