
Does Intake Of Opioid Help In Treating Induced Leukoencephalopathy?

Sorry autocorrect changed tracheostomy to Featherstone.
Expansion of details: had pneumonia from vomit in lungs; did 2 ctrl scans that came b a c'mon looking good; insisted on Mir and that came back substantial dmg to white brain matter; eeg had global interference.
Opiods can be used
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I read your query with keen interest and understand your concern.
First of all I must acknowledge that very limited literature is available about the treatment of buprenorphine induced leucoencephalopathy and the treatment is mostly symptomatic. It will not be wrong to say that we have very limited treatment options for leucoencephalopathy.
Since he is agitated and there is need to calm him down the need for opioids is definitely warranted. I understand that they are the cause of current condition but it is known that in regulated dosage the chance of further damage is nil to very low.
It need to be mentioned that risk benefit ratio of diploids is in favour of their use and they can be used in current condition.
I hope this helps you.
If you have more questions feel free to write back to me.
Thanks and regards.

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