title: I.V. alfentanil analgesia for physiotherapy following rib fractures.
abstract: 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.
authors.affiliation: Middlesex Hospital, London.
authors.forename: A
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Ravalia
authors.forename: D
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Suresh
mesh_terms: 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*
chemical_list: D015760:Alfentanil