Retrospective Analysis of High-Dose Intrathecal Morphine for Analgesia after Pelvic Surgery
BACKGROUND: The effectiveness of intrathecal opioids (ITOs) for postoperative analgesia has been limited by reduced opioid dosing because of opioid-related side effects, most importantly respiratory depression. To overcome these limitations, high-dose intrathecal morphine was combined with a continu...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Hindawi Limited
2011-01-01
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| Series: | Pain Research and Management |
| Online Access: | http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2011/691712 |