Is this opioid analgesic tolerance?
case_report · Level V
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Abstract
Tolerance to the analgesic effect of opioids is a poorly understood phenomenon. While generally accepted to be an uncommon problem, it clearly can present major management difficulties in some patients. This case report illustrates different aspects of tolerance, describes a management approach using different opioids, and provides a focus for discussion of some current developments in understanding and managing this problem.
Medical subject headings
- Analgesics, Opioid