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Fentanyl-induced chest wall rigidity in critically ill patients: A report of two cases

Paper C Peer reviewed Observational

Key takeaways

Two cases of fentanyl-induced chest wall rigidity in critically ill patients. This shows a link between fentanyl and muscle stiffness, but two cases cannot prove causation.

Who did this work

Apiradee Sanlee (Siriraj Hospital) · Panadda Panusitthikorn (Siriraj Hospital) · Pitchaya Dilokpattanamongkol (Mahidol University) · Ranistha Ratanarat (Siriraj Hospital)

Source

Paper · OpenAlex, CKD works · 2026-08-17
https://doi.org/10.54205/ccc.v34.281424