Continuous subcutaneous pethidine for routine postoperative analgesia

Davenport, H.T.; Al-Khudairi, D.; Cox, P.N.; Wright, B.M.

Annals of the Royal College of Surgeons of England 67(6): 379-381

1985


ISSN/ISBN: 0035-8843
PMID: 2934018
Document Number: 246935
We consider that the present state of postoperative analgesia is unsatisfactory because drugs are given intermittently and usually only at the patients' request and with nurses' acquiescence. A procedure for routine continuous pethidine infusion, suitable for administration and control by the nursing staff is described. The results of a trial on patients after major surgery are summarised. We believe the procedure to be more efficient and effective than those presently in use.

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