Intrathecal diamorphine during laparotomy in a patient with advanced multiple sclerosis.
case_report · Level V
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Abstract
A patient with advanced multiple sclerosis was successfully managed for a sigmoid colectomy using spinal anaesthesia. Effective postoperative analgesia was achieved with intrathecal diamorphine administered through an indwelling intrathecal catheter, and wound infiltration with 0.25% bupivacaine.
Medical subject headings
- Anesthesia, Spinal
- Heroin
- Multiple Sclerosis