Epidural opioids in children.
Experience with spinal opioids in children is limited but is expanding. Anatomy, pharmacology, technique, and results are reviewed. Complications and side effects are described.
Tyler
D C
DC
Children's Hospital and Medical Center, Department of Anesthesiology, Seattle, WA 98105.
Krane
E J
EJ
D015360:Analgesia, Epidural; D000701:Analgesics, Opioid / Q000008:administration & dosage* / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000627:therapeutic use; D002648:Child; D006801:Humans; D010149:Postoperative Pain / Q000188:drug therapy
D000701:Analgesics, Opioid