Use of intrathecal morphine for postoperative pain relief following lumbar spine surgery
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Published on: October 10, 2017
Abstract:
A randomized prospective double-blind trial of intrathecal morphine for postoperative pain relief following lumbar spine surgery is described. Intrathecal morphine significantly reduced the mean pain score in the postoperative period (p less than 0.01) and there was a corresponding significant reduction in the need for additional postoperative analgesia (p less than 0.05). The possible mechanism of action of intrathecal morphine and the potential advantages of this technique are discussed. Possible side effects are also considered, and caution is urged until wider experience has been obtained.
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