Meperidine-induced serotonin syndrome in a susceptible patient.
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We present a patient with a history of clomipramine-induced serotonin syndrome 5 yr prior who developed serotonin syndrome after a single dose of meperidine. This report heightens appreciation of population at risk and also recognition of potential toxicity in meperidine.
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ورودعنوان ژورنال:
- British journal of anaesthesia
دوره 103 3 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2009