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Pain following craniotomy: a preliminary study comparing PCA morphine with intramuscular codeine phosphate

M D Stoneham1, R Cooper, N F Quiney

  • 1Department of Anaesthesia, Frenchay Hospital, Bristol.

Anaesthesia
|December 1, 1996
PubMed
Summary

Patient-controlled analgesia (PCA) with morphine offers a comparable alternative to codeine phosphate for postoperative pain management in craniotomy patients. Further research is recommended for this neurosurgical pain relief option.

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Area of Science:

  • Neurosurgery
  • Pain Management
  • Pharmacology

Background:

  • Effective postoperative pain management is crucial for patients undergoing craniotomy.
  • Intramuscular codeine phosphate is a common analgesic choice.
  • Patient-controlled analgesia (PCA) offers an alternative delivery method for pain medication.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To compare the efficacy and safety of intramuscular codeine phosphate versus morphine PCA in patients following craniotomy.
  • To assess postoperative pain, nausea, sedation, and respiratory status.

Main Methods:

  • Prospective randomized trial involving 30 craniotomy patients.
  • Comparison of intramuscular codeine phosphate with morphine PCA (1 mg bolus, 10-min lockout, no background infusion).
  • Assessment of pain, nausea, Glasgow Coma Score, respiratory rate, and sedation for 24 hours postoperatively.

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Main Results:

  • Morphine consumption in PCA group varied widely (median 17 mg, range 2-79 mg).
  • A small, non-significant reduction in pain scores was observed with PCA.
  • No significant differences in nausea, vomiting, sedation, or respiratory rate between groups.

Conclusions:

  • Morphine PCA is a viable alternative to intramuscular codeine phosphate for neurosurgical patients.
  • Further investigation into PCA for neurosurgical pain management is warranted.