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38: Does remifentanil cause opioid-induced hyperalgesia?

Depth of Anesthesia

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Exploring Opioid-Induced Hyperalgesia in Perioperative Patients

This chapter explores the complexities of opioid-induced hyperalgesia (OIH), emphasizing the challenges in understanding its incidence due to limited research. It reviews key studies, including one from 2003 that analyzed pain thresholds in healthy volunteers, while focusing on specific patient populations affected by OIH.

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