Epidural fentanyl and monoamine oxidase inhibitors.
The successful use of continuous epidural fentanyl infusion to control postoperative pain in a patient treated with monoamine oxidase inhibitors is described. The use of epidural opioids may be a safe technique for the management of such patients.
Youssef
M S
MS
Department of Anaesthesia, Royal Hallamshire Hospital, Sheffield.
Wilkinson
P A
PA
D000368:Aged; D004824:Epidural Space; D005260:Female; D005283:Fentanyl / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D006801:Humans; D007263:Infusions, Parenteral; D008996:Monoamine Oxidase Inhibitors / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D010149:Postoperative Pain / Q000188:drug therapy*
D008996:Monoamine Oxidase Inhibitors; D005283:Fentanyl