Use of the subcutaneous route of administration of morphine in the intensive care unit

Eduardo Bruera; Noel Gibney; Dan Stollery; Sam Marcushamer

doi:10.1016/0885-3924(91)90017-X

Use of the subcutaneous route of administration of morphine in the intensive care unit

Eduardo Bruera, Noel Gibney, Dan Stollery, Sam Marcushamer

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Abstract

Subcutaneous morphine was administered to 13 consecutive patients admitted to an intensive care unit. Intermittent injections via a butterfly needle and via continuous infusion were used in 11 and 2 cases, respectively. The mean daily dose of morphine and mean duration of treatment were 108 ± 128mg and 5 ± 4 days, respectively. Only 3 episodes of local irritation were detected in 60 patient days. We conclude that the subcutaneous route is safe and effective for patients receiving morphine in the intensive care unit setting, and it allows for continuation of treatment when patients are discharged to the general hospital wards.

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	263-265
Number of pages	3
Journal	Journal of pain and symptom management
Volume	6
Issue number	4
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1016/0885-3924(91)90017-X
State	Published - May 1991
Externally published	Yes

Keywords

Subcutaneous
intensive care
morphine
narcotics
pain

ASJC Scopus subject areas

General Nursing
Clinical Neurology
Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine

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