Fentanyl Tops Drug Shortage List For Anesthesiologists
Additional data released in the American Society of Anesthesiologist's survey of more than 3,000 anesthesiologists reveals that more than two thirds of respondents are currently experiencing a shortage of fentanyl.
The full survey, released Tuesday, shows that 66 percent of anesthesiologists are seeing a shortage in fentanyl, followed by thiopental (40 percent), succinylcholine (20 percent), propofol (19 percent) and pancuronium (15 percent). Anesthesiologists also noted that as a result of these shortages, patients experienced post-operative nausea and vomiting (66 percent) and longer OR and recovery times (52 percent).
Initial survey data indicated that at least seven patient deaths had occurred as a result of the nationwide anesthesia drug shortage.
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