Comparison between intrathecal morphine and intravenous patient control analgesia for pain control after video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery: A pilot randomized controlled study.

Amorn VijitpavanNussara KittikunakornRojnarin Komonhirun

Published in: PloS one (2022)

ITM could reduce pain scores and opioid consumption after VATS compared to IVPCA-opioids. However, pain scores and opioid consumption still remained high. No difference in patient satisfaction was detected.

Keyphrases

pain management
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patient satisfaction
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