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Intrathecal morphine, added to spinal anaesthesia in TKA, offers better analgesia than fentanyl
August 2017
Intrathecal morphine, added to spinal anaesthesia in TKA, offers better analgesia than fentanyl
Study Type:Therapy
OE Level Evidence:2
Journal Level of Evidence:N/A
Comparison of the Effects of Intrathecal Fentanyl and Intrathecal Morphine on Pain in Elective Total Knee Replacement Surgery
Pain Res Manag. 2016;2016:3256583Did you know you're eligible to earn 0.5 CME credits for reading this report? Click Here
Synopsis
50 patients scheduled for total knee arthroplasty under spinal anaesthesia were randomized to either intrathecal morphine or intrathecal fentanyl to be added to bupivacaine for spinal anaesthesia. Regarding postoperative pain, VAS pain scores were significantly lower throughout follow-up from 2-24 hours in the morphine group compared to the fentanyl group, and the morphine group demonstrated a sig...
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