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Biphasic respiratory depression is usually seen after:

A
Neuroleptanaesthesia
B
Regional anaesthesia
C
Halothane anaesthesia
D
Isoflurane anaesthesia
High-Yield Explanation
Neuroleptanaesthesia is produced by droperidol + fentanyl. Fentanyl after IV injection is sequestered by stomach in significant amounts, released into circulation after 3-6 hours and can produce second phase of respiratory depression i.e., biphasic respiratory depression.

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