title: Continuous subcutaneous pethidine for routine postoperative analgesia.
abstract: We consider that the present state of postoperative analgesia is unsatisfactory because drugs are given intermittently and usually only at the patients' request and with nurses' acquiescence. A procedure for routine continuous pethidine infusion, suitable for administration and control by the nursing staff is described. The results of a trial on patients after major surgery are summarised. We believe the procedure to be more efficient and effective than those presently in use.
authors.forename: H T
authors.initials: HT
authors.lastname: Davenport
authors.forename: D
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Al-Khudairi
authors.forename: P N
authors.initials: PN
authors.lastname: Cox
authors.forename: B M
authors.initials: BM
authors.lastname: Wright
mesh_terms: D000009:Abdominal Muscles; D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D006801:Humans; D007263:Infusions, Parenteral; D008499:Medical Records; D008614:Meperidine / Q000008:administration & dosage* / Q000627:therapeutic use; D008875:Middle Aged; D010149:Postoperative Pain / Q000188:drug therapy*; D012867:Skin
chemical_list: D008614:Meperidine