A 25 year old overweight female was
given fentanyl-pancuronium anesthesia
for surgery. After surgery and extubation
she was observed to have limited
movement of the upper body and chest
wall in the recovery room. She was
conscious and alert but voluntary
respiratory effort was limited. Her blood
pressure and heart rate were normal. The
likely diagnosis is:
A. Incomplete reversal of pancuronium
B. Pulmonary embolism
C. Fentanyl induced chest wall rigidity
D. Respiratory depression
Ans A.
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