Some Opioids are Worse than Others When it Comes to Respiratory Depression

By Debbie Bunch

July 13, 2026 | 2 min read

Researchers from the University of Manchester, who analyzed the electronic health records of 32,909 adult inpatients from one large hospital in Northwest England, are shedding some light on which opioids are most likely to cause respiratory depression. Using vital signs and the administration of na…

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Debbie Bunch

Debbie Bunch has a bachelor's degree in journalism from the University of North Texas and lives in Dallas, Texas. She has spent many years writing for the AARC on topics ranging from clinical innovations to management. In her spare time, she enjoys traveling, reading, photography, and spending time with friends, family, and her rescue pup Juju.

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