Fentanyl Patches Usage in Children; Inappropriate Use May Be Death
Journal Title: The Journal of Pediatric Emergency and Intensive Care Medicine - Year 2020, Vol 7, Issue 1
Abstract
The use of transdermal fentanyl has increased in recent years, especially in patients with chronic pain. However, inappropriate use may have serious consequences. Here, we present a 10-year-old male patient who was admitted to the emergency department with respiratory arrest and exposed to inappropriate use of fentanyl patch.
Authors and Affiliations
Ayşegül Alpcan, Serkan Tursun, Ozan Ürem, Ümit Ayşe Tandırcıoğlu, Gülçin Aydın, Didem Aliefendioğlu
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