title: Tramadol--a multimodal, multipurpose analgesic for the surgeon.
abstract: Tramadol is a multimodal analgesic with proven dose-related efficacy over a variety of perioperative surgical fields and is efficacious in treating both neuropathic and cancer pain. It is of particular use in patients with impaired cardiorespiratory, hepatic or renal function, and is an important addition to the armamentarium of the surgeon.
authors.affiliation: Christchurch School of Medicine and Health Sciences, University of Otago, Christchurch, New Zealand.
authors.forename: E A
authors.initials: EA
authors.lastname: Shipton
mesh_terms: D000701:Analgesics, Opioid / Q000494:pharmacology*; D000818:Animals; D001682:Biological Availability; D006801:Humans; D010149:Postoperative Pain / Q000188:drug therapy*; D014147:Tramadol / Q000494:pharmacology*
chemical_list: D000701:Analgesics, Opioid; D014147:Tramadol