Opioid intoxication
Opioid intoxication is a clinically significant transient condition that develops during or shortly after the consumption of opioids that is characterized by disturbances in consciousness, cognition, perception, affect, behavior, or coordination. These disturbances are caused by the known pharmacological effects of opioids and their intensity is closely related to the amount of opioids consumed. They are time-limited and abate as opioids are cleared from the body. Presenting features may include somnolence, stupor, mood changes (e.g. euphoria followed by apathy and dysphoria), psychomotor retardation, impaired judgment, respiratory depression, slurred speech, and impairment of memory and attention. In severe intoxication coma may ensue. A characteristic physical sign is pupillary constriction but this sign may be absent when intoxication is due to synthetic opioids. Severe opioid intoxication can lead to death due to respiratory depression.
ICD-11 diagnostic criteria
- niedawne użycie opioidów
- zaburzenia świadomości lub zachowania
How to recognise
In the ICD-11 framework, the core symptoms taken into account when recognising Opioid intoxication are:
- senność lub stupor
Differential diagnosis
When diagnosing Opioid intoxication, the following ICD-11 disorders should be considered in the differential diagnosis:
Frequently asked questions
How is Opioid intoxication diagnosed according to ICD-11?
According to ICD-11, the diagnostic criteria for Opioid intoxication (6C43.3) include: niedawne użycie opioidów; zaburzenia świadomości lub zachowania.
What disorders are in the differential diagnosis of Opioid intoxication?
The differential diagnosis of Opioid intoxication (6C43.3) includes: Zaburzenia transowo-opętaniowe (6B63).
WHO ICD-11 source
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