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Re-narcotization<br />

A narcotized patient is one who is exhibiting the respiratory-depressant effects of opioids.<br />

When a naloxone has been used to reverse the effects of opioids, the patient may become<br />

“re-narcotized” after an initial period of response. <strong>The</strong> reason for this “re-narcotization” is<br />

that the duration of effect of naloxone is shorter than that of many of the opioids in use.<br />

<strong>The</strong>refore, one must continue to monitor the patient who has received naloxone rather than<br />

be falsely reassured by the initial (immediate) response.<br />

Related Glossary Terms<br />

Morphine Sulfate, Naloxone, Neonatal opioid depression, Opioids<br />

Index<br />

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Chapter 3 - General <strong>Anesthesia</strong><br />

Chapter 6 - Opioid agonists and antagonists

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