title: Intractable pain management with intravenous narcotic administration at home.
abstract: Administration of intravenous narcotics in a patient's home is a relatively new therapeutic method of controlling excruciating cancer-related pain. As with any new therapy, there are many questions and concerns related to administration and management. This article presents information derived from a literature review designed to improve understanding and technique.
authors.forename: N J
authors.initials: NJ
authors.lastname: Peplin
mesh_terms: D006699:Home Care Services; D006801:Humans; D007262:Infusions, Intravenous; D009294:Narcotics / Q000008:administration & dosage* / Q000627:therapeutic use; D009369:Neoplasms / Q000503:physiopathology; D010148:Intractable Pain / Q000188:drug therapy* / Q000451:nursing
chemical_list: D009294:Narcotics