CONTINUOUS INTRAVENOUS-INFUSION OF FENTANYL - CASE-REPORTS OF USE IN PATIENTS WITH ADVANCED CANCER AND INTRACTABLE PAIN

Authors
SINGER M NOONAN KR
Citation
M. Singer et Kr. Noonan, CONTINUOUS INTRAVENOUS-INFUSION OF FENTANYL - CASE-REPORTS OF USE IN PATIENTS WITH ADVANCED CANCER AND INTRACTABLE PAIN, Journal of pain and symptom management, 8(4), 1993, pp. 215-220
Citations number
NO
Categorie Soggetti
Medicine, General & Internal
Journal title
Journal of pain and symptom management → ACNP
ISSN journal
08853924
Volume
8
Issue
4
Year of publication
1993
Pages
215 - 220
Database
ISI
SICI code
0885-3924(1993)8:4<215:CIOF-C>2.0.ZU;2-B
Abstract
The use of continuous intravenous infusion of opioids may be efficacio us in managing pain related to advanced cancer. Short-acting opioids, such as morphine and hydromorphone, are commonly used. We describe the use of a fentanyl infusion in four cases. This experience suggests th at fentanyl may be considered an alternative drug for infusion in the treatment of refractory cancer pain.