title: [Patient-controlled i.v. morphine for acute postoperative pain].
abstract: The use of patient-controlled i.v. analgesia for postoperative pain relief in 60 cases is described. 0.1% morphine was given by Bard or Graseby microprocessor. After a loading dose of 2-6 mg, the pump delivered a bolus of 0.8-1.5 mg of morphine every 8-12 min. The dosages necessary to provide good analgesia varied from 30-85 mg (mean 48). Good pain scores of 0-2 (on a scale of 5) were obtained in 92%. The method was also found satisfactory by the families and health care providers, and is highly recommended for control of postoperative pain.
authors.affiliation: Dept. of Anesthesia and Pain Treatment Unit, Hadassah Medical Center, Jerusalem.
authors.forename: Y
authors.initials: Y
authors.lastname: Cohen
authors.forename: S C
authors.initials: SC
authors.lastname: Shapira
authors.forename: Z
authors.initials: Z
authors.lastname: Shenkman
authors.forename: F
authors.initials: F
authors.lastname: Magora
mesh_terms: D000208:Acute Disease; D016058:Analgesia, Patient-Controlled; D006801:Humans; D009020:Morphine / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D010147:Pain Measurement; D010149:Postoperative Pain / Q000188:drug therapy*
chemical_list: D009020:Morphine