Wooden Chest Syndrome: A Case Report of Fentanyl-Induced Chest Wall Rigidity
Wooden chest syndrome (WCS) describes a finding of fentanyl-induced skeletal muscle rigidity causing ventilatory failure. Known primarily to anesthesiology, pulmonary, and critical care fields, WCS is a rare complication that may affect patients of all ages if exposed to intravenous fentanyl, charac...
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Main Authors: | Nathaniel R. Rosal DO (Author), Franklin L. Thelmo DO (Author), Stephanie Tzarnas MD (Author), Lauren DiCalvo DO (Author), Shafaq Tariq MD (Author), Craig Grossman MD (Author) |
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2021-07-01T00:00:00Z.
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