Intrathecal diamorphine during laparotomy in a patient with advanced multiple sclerosis.

Leigh, J; Fearnley, S J; Lupprian, K G · Anaesthesia · 1990

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.

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