Intrathecal diamorphine during laparotomy in a patient with advanced multiple sclerosis.
A patient with advanced multiple sclerosis was successfully managed for a sigmoid colectomy using spinal anaesthesia. Effective postoperative analgesia was achieved with intrathecal diamorphine administered through an indwelling intrathecal catheter, and wound infiltration with 0.25% bupivacaine.
Leigh
J
J
Department of Anaesthetics, Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital.
Fearnley
S J
SJ
Lupprian
K G
KG
D000328:Adult; D000775:Anesthesia, Spinal; D003932:Heroin / Q000008:administration & dosage* / Q000627:therapeutic use; D006801:Humans; D007278:Injections, Spinal; D007415:Intestinal Obstruction / Q000601:surgery; D008297:Male; D009103:Multiple Sclerosis / Q000150:complications*; D010149:Postoperative Pain / Q000188:drug therapy; D012810:Sigmoid Diseases / Q000601:surgery
D003932:Heroin