The American journal of hospice & palliative care
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Am J Hosp Palliat Care · Jan 1995
Case ReportsHigh-tech pain management utilizing multiple analgesics--a case study.
Intraspinal delivery of opioids is a proven method of pain management therapy for severe cancer pain. Effective analgesia can be achieved with spinal opioid infusions while minimizing central side effects such as sedation, nausea, and severe constipation. ⋯ This patient required the administration of intraspinal morphine, intravenous hydromorphone, and intravenous midazolam in order to effectively manage his pain. The use of spinal analgesia and multiple analgesics offers challenges to oncology and hospice nurses but is an effective modality for otherwise intractable cancer pain.