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Signs and Symptoms of Opioid-associated Iatrogenic Withdrawal in Critically Ill Adults
In Brief
An observational study evaluating Opioids for Substance Withdrawal Syndrome. Completed, enrolled 29 participants across 1 site.
Detailed Summary
Mechanically ventilated critically ill adults may require prolonged administration of opioids to facilitate ventilator support and maintain comfort. The prolonged use has been associated with withdrawal symptoms upon rapid weaning in critically ill patients, known as the opioid-associated withdrawal syndrome (OIWS). Such withdrawal symptoms are well described in the paediatric population, however there is a lack of information in the adult population. Currently there is no bedside tool to rapidly identify such patients. Recognition of withdrawal symptoms is the basis for the development of an assessment tool to identify patients with OIWS.
Study Details
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Interventions
Once an opioid dose reduction of 10% or greater is achieved, a daily assessment will be conducted by a physician using the DSM-5 criteria for opioid withdrawal. In addition, signs and symptoms of withdrawal will be collected daily by a blinded investigator.