Effectiveness of morphine via thoracic epidural vs intravenous infusion on postthoracotomy pain and stress response in children

BOZKURT P., KAYA G., YEKER Y., Altintas F., BAKAN M., HACIBEKIROGLU M., ...More

PEDIATRIC ANESTHESIA, vol.14, no.9, pp.748-754, 2004 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 14 Issue: 9
  • Publication Date: 2004
  • Doi Number: 10.1111/j.1460-9592.2004.01278.x
  • Journal Name: PEDIATRIC ANESTHESIA
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
  • Page Numbers: pp.748-754
  • Istanbul University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Background:Thoracotomy causes severe pain in the postoperative period. The aim was to evaluate effectiveness of two pain treatment methods with morphine on postthoracotomy pain and stress response.