ISSN:
1432-1238
Keywords:
Key words Burns
;
Pain
;
Analgesia
;
Morphine
;
Lignocaine
;
Clonidine
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Medicine
Notes:
Abstract The case of an 11-year-old boy who suffered second and third degree burns to 78% of his body is reported. The large doses of morphine used as analgesia resulted in severe side effects: ventilatory dependence, impairment of gastrointestinal function and psychological disturbance. Intravenous lignocaine was added without benefit. The addition of low-dose intravenous clonidine, however, precipitated a dramatic reduction in morphine consumption with an attendant improvement in ventilatory, gastrointestinal and psychological functions.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/BF01712245
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