Anesthesia for Opiate Detoxification and the Ibogaine Controversy
International Anesthesiology Clinics 2011 DOI: 10.1097/aia.0b013e3181ff4da0 (opens in new tab)
Study at a glance
AI-extracted from the abstract| Characteristics | Review Peer reviewed |
|---|---|
| Topics | Ibogaine |
| Keywords | Detoxification alternative medicine Opiate Anesthesia Pharmacology |
| Citations | 3 |
| Key findings | 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]