Abstract
The efficacy of a range of demand doses of morphine for patient‐controlled analgesia was studied. Patients who self–administered the smallest dose (0.5 mg) were frequently unable to achieve good pain control; patients who received the largest dose (2 mg) had a high incidence of ventilatory depression. A dose of 1 mg was the best increment under the conditions of this study but the relationship between increment and lockout interval requires consideration.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 7-10 |
Number of pages | 4 |
Journal | Anaesthesia |
Volume | 44 |
Issue number | 1 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - Jan 1989 |
Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- Analgesia; on‐demand
- Pain; postoperative