title: Respiratory depression complicating epidural diamorphine. Two case reports of administration after dural puncture.
abstract: Two cases of severe respiratory depression complicating epidural diamorphine administration are reported. In both cases, the dura had been punctured. The risk of epidural opiate administration in association with a breach in the dura is reiterated.
mesh_terms: D000368:Aged; D004388:Dura Mater / Q000293:injuries*; D004824:Epidural Space; D005260:Female; D003932:Heroin / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000009:adverse effects*; D006801:Humans; D007267:Injections / Q000009:adverse effects; D008297:Male; D010149:Postoperative Pain / Q000188:drug therapy; D012131:Respiratory Insufficiency / Q000209:etiology*
chemical_list: D003932:Heroin