Opioids alone for patients with air hunger actually improves blood O2 saturation as the patient becomes more comfortable. Benzos and opioids are death cocktail. Slow/stop respiratory drive. That combo is what killed Heath Ledger.
Opioids alone for patients with air hunger actually improves blood O2 saturation as the patient becomes more comfortable. Benzos and opioids are death cocktail. Slow/stop respiratory drive. That combo is what killed Heath Ledger.