I.V. alfentanil analgesia for physiotherapy following rib fractures.
A case is presented in which intermittent i.v. alfentanil was titrated to meet the analgesic requirements in a patient with extensive rib fractures, during each session of intensive chest physiotherapy. This method of analgesia is discussed and compared with other analgesic techniques.
Ravalia
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Middlesex Hospital, London.
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D000368:Aged; D015760:Alfentanil; D000698:Analgesia; D015916:Drainage, Postural; D006801:Humans; D008173:Lung Diseases, Obstructive / Q000150:complications; D008297:Male; D026741:Physical Therapy Modalities; D012253:Rib Fractures / Q000150:complications / Q000534:rehabilitation*
D015760:Alfentanil