some patients who abuse heroin to which fentanyl has been added may be dying of rigid chest wall syndrome. Rigid chest wall syndrome is generally precipitated by IV fentanyl being rapidly administered – perhaps through central effects on dopaminergic neurons in the basal ganglia. The treatment involves naloxone and adequate supportive ventilation – often aided by neuromuscular blocker (succinylcholine or rocuronium).
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