Opioid Use Disorder (OUD)

Anesthesia Implications

Clinically reviewed by anesthesia providers · Updated July 23, 2026

WithdrawalRefractory PainArrhythmiasImmunocompromiseSepsisDifficult IV AccessOpioid Tolerance

Pathophysiology

Opioid use disorder (OUD) is continued opioid use despite social, professional, and medical harm. DSM -5 requires two or more of eleven problems within 12 months; six or more marks severe disease....

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Opioid Use Disorder (OUD)

Pathophysiology

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