Muscle rigidity due to fentanyl infusion in the pediatric patient.
Two cases of fentanyl-induced muscle rigidity are presented. Significant features of these cases include the unusual pattern of rigidity and the use of fentanyl doses lower than those usually associated with muscle rigidity.
Department of Pediatrics, University of Mississippi Medical Center, Jackson 39216-4505, USA.
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D000367:Age Factors; D018686:Anesthetics, Intravenous / Q000009:adverse effects* / Q000493:pharmacokinetics; D002648:Child; D016903:Drug Monitoring; D005283:Fentanyl / Q000009:adverse effects* / Q000493:pharmacokinetics; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D008297:Male; D009127:Muscle Rigidity / Q000139:chemically induced*; D012121:Respiration, Artificial; D014018:Tissue Distribution
D018686:Anesthetics, Intravenous; D005283:Fentanyl