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R Stohler1, K M Dürsteler, R Störmer, E Seifritz, I Hug, J Sattler-Mayr, F Muller-Spahn, D Ladewig, C Hock.
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The short-term effects of intravenous opioids (heroin 20-300 mg, methadone 30-180 mg) on cortical hemoglobin oxygenation were examined by near infrared spectroscopy in ten opioid-dependent subjects and were compared with the effects of saline in ten age-matched normal controls. Heroin and methadone produced a rapid and dramatic decrease in cortical hemoglobin oxygenation. Saline had no effects. Opioid-induced acute deoxygenation of cortical hemoglobin is most likely associated with respiratory depression. Thorough medical monitoring is strongly recommended in intravenous opioid maintenance treatments.Entities:
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Year: 1999 PMID: 10617310 DOI: 10.1016/s0376-8716(99)00036-8
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Drug Alcohol Depend ISSN: 0376-8716 Impact factor: 4.492