Anesthesia for Opiate Detoxification and the Ibogaine Controversy
International Anesthesiology Clinics January 1, 2011 DOI: 10.1097/aia.0b013e3181ff4da0 via OpenAlex
Summary
AI-generated from the abstractRapid opioid detoxification under anesthesia carries serious risks, including aspiration, pulmonary edema, and cardiovascular instability, and its safety and efficacy remain unproven. The procedure lacks rigorous evidence from controlled trials and is not recommended for routine clinical use.
Study at a glance
| Characteristics | Review Peer reviewed |
|---|---|
| Keywords | Detoxification alternative medicine Opiate Anesthesia Pharmacology Internal medicine |
| Citations | 3 |
| Key finding | Rapid opioid detoxification under anesthesia is associated with significant medical risks and lacks sufficient evidence to support its safety and effectiveness. |
Abstract
Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center New Orleans, Louisiana Reprints: Clifford Gevirtz, MD, MPH, Department of Anesthesiology, Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center, New Orleans, LA, e-mail: [email protected]