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Epidural morphine in terminal care

R P Howard, L A Milne, N E Williams

    Anaesthesia
    |January 1, 1981
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    Epidural morphine effectively manages intractable pain in terminal care patients. While some tolerance may develop, it offers a valuable option for home-based pain relief.

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    Area of Science:

    • Pain Management
    • Neurology
    • Palliative Care

    Background:

    • Intractable pain poses significant challenges in patient care, particularly in terminal illness.
    • Effective pain management is crucial for improving quality of life during end-of-life care.

    Observation:

    • Three case histories of patients with severe, intractable pain were analyzed.
    • All patients received epidural morphine for pain management.

    Findings:

    • Epidural morphine demonstrated effectiveness in alleviating intractable pain across all three patients.
    • Two patients who received treatment for over 10 days showed signs of developing drug tolerance.
    • Despite potential tolerance, epidural morphine provided significant pain relief.

    Implications:

    • Epidural morphine can serve as a valuable adjunct in terminal care settings.
    • This method may facilitate easier pain management for patients receiving care at home.
    • Further research into managing tolerance and optimizing long-term epidural morphine use is warranted.

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