[Local application of strong opioids and wound-related pain].
The local application of strong opioids seems to offer relief for the patient suffering from eschars, tumorous wounds or ulcers thanks to peripheral opioid receptors. Morphine mixed with a hydrogel is the most commonly used method.
Département d'Anesthésie-Réanimation-Douleur, Institut Curie, Paris. alicedesmouliere@hotmail.fr
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D000287:Administration, Topical; D000701:Analgesics, Opioid / Q000008:administration & dosage*; D006801:Humans; D059226:Nociceptive Pain / Q000188:drug therapy*; D014945:Wound Healing / Q000187:drug effects; D014947:Wounds and Injuries / Q000188:drug therapy*
D000701:Analgesics, Opioid