Anesthesia for Opiate Detoxification and the Ibogaine Controversy
International Anesthesiology Clinics January 1, 2011 Clifford Gevirtz 3 citations
Rapid opioid detoxification under anesthesia carries serious risks, including aspiration, pulmonary edema, and cardiovascular instability, and its safety and efficacy remain unproven. The procedure lacks rigorous evidence from controlled trials and is not recommended for routine clinical use.