The American surgeon
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The American surgeon · Jul 1986
Epidural morphine by continuous infusion with an external pump for pain management in oncology patients.
Ten patients with advanced malignancies and severe pain were given epidural morphine (EDM) by continuous infusion. The pain had been treated previously with large doses of oral or parenteral narcotics, without success. The pain was disabling in all the cases. ⋯ One patient developed urinary retention. EDM by continuous infusion produced constant pain relief for prolonged periods. This technique is safe for analgesia in oncology patients and suited for outpatient management.