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Patient experience of sexual hallucinations after propofol-induced painless abortion may lead to violence against medical personnel

Authors: Zhiyong Yang, Bin Yi

Published in: Journal of Anesthesia | Issue 3/2016

Abstract

Painless abortion is an outpatient surgical procedure performed under general anesthesia, which requires an appropriate anesthetic reagent that must be safe, comfortable for the patient, and highly controllable. At present, fentanyl and propofol are first-choice anesthetic reagents in clinical applications. However, both have various side effects, including the inhibition of respiration and circulation and the occurrence of postoperative sexual fantasies and amorous behavior. In this report, we will demonstrate three cases of allegations of assault and violence caused by sexual hallucinations in patients who were anesthetized with propofol and fentanyl during painless abortion surgery.

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Title: Patient experience of sexual hallucinations after propofol-induced painless abortion may lead to violence against medical personnel
Authors: Zhiyong Yang
Bin Yi
Publication date: 01-06-2016
Publisher: Springer Japan
Published in: Journal of Anesthesia / Issue 3/2016
Print ISSN: 0913-8668
Electronic ISSN: 1438-8359
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s00540-016-2152-y

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Patient experience of sexual hallucinations after propofol-induced painless abortion may lead to violence against medical personnel

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