Asphyxiation with a Fentanyl Patch

Asphyxiation with a Fentanyl Patch

Narcotics are frequently prescribed to alleviate pain in patients with serious medical illnesses such as cancer. Because of their nonoral route of administration, fentanyl patches are now being frequently prescribed. However, the widespread use of fentanyl patches has been associated with medication errors and misuse [Butts and Jatoi: J Opioid Manag 2011;7:35-45]. The transdermal delivery of fe...

High-dose fentanyl patch for cancer pain.

OBJECTIVE To describe a successful experience with a high dose (1000 microg/hr) of transdermal fentanyl for cancer pain relief. CASE REPORT A 62-year-old man suffering from rectal carcinoma was treated by our home care hospice unit during his last 3.5 months of life. At admission to our home care unit, he suffered mostly from severe anal pain (verbal pain scale of 10/10) due to advanced disea...

Suspected respiratory depression associated with use of transdermal fentanyl patch.

Fentanyl Patch Fatalities: We ALL Have a Role in Prevention!

We all have a role in preventing fentanyl patch tragedies.

Near asphyxiation with a child's dummy.

A case is reported of near asphyxiation in a child caused by impaction of a dummy in the upper airway. Previous similar cases are described and recommendations made for changes in the design of children's dummies to improve their safety profile.