Intravenous Morphine Infusion for Chronic Pain
Authors: DONALD G. FRASER
Journal: Annals of Internal Medicine (1980)

Letters and Corrections1 November 1980Intravenous Morphine Infusion for Chronic PainDONALD G. FRASER, PHARM, D.DONALD G. FRASER, PHARM, D.Search for more papers by this authorAuthor, Article, and Disclosure Informationhttps://doi.org/10.7326/0003-4819-93-5-781_3 SectionsAboutPDF ToolsAdd to favoritesDownload CitationsTrack CitationsPermissions ShareFacebookTwitterLinkedInRedditEmail ExcerptTo the editor: Effective relief of pain may be achieved by one or more of the following methods: modification of the pathologic process; elevation of the pain threshold; interruption of pain pathways; and immobilization (1). These approaches are often effective in relieving pain, but where do we turn when we encounter a patient who is no longer able to swallow? What do we recommend for a patient whose muscle mass is so diminished that administration of intramuscular injections becomes extremely painful, or the patient who simply refuses to accept intramuscular or oral medication? One solution to the problem is to...References1. TWYCROSS R. Medical treatment of chronic cancer pain. Bull Cancer (Pans). 1980;67:209-16. MedlineGoogle Scholar2. HOLMES A. Morphine IV infusion for chronic pain. Drug Intell Clin Pharm. 1978;12:556-7. CrossrefGoogle Scholar3. ENSWORTH S. Morphine IV infusion for chronic pain. Drug Intell Clin Pharm. 1979;13:297. CrossrefGoogle Scholar4. MISERMISERCLARK AJB. Continuous IV infusion of morphine sulfate for control of severe pain in children with terminal malignancy. J Pediatr. 1980;96:930-2. CrossrefMedlineGoogle Scholar5. RUTTERMURPHYDUDLEY PFH. Morphine: controlled trial of different methods of administration for postoperative pain relief. Br Med J 1980;1:12-3. CrossrefGoogle Scholar6. KOWOLENKO M. An additional comment on morphine IV infusion. Drug Intell Clin Pharm. 1980;14:296-7. CrossrefGoogle Scholar7. STANSKIGREENBLATTLOWENSTEIN DDE. Kinetics of intravenous and intramuscular morphine. Clin Pharmacol Ther. 1978;24:52-9. CrossrefMedlineGoogle Scholar This content is PDF only. To continue reading please click on the PDF icon. Author, Article, and Disclosure InformationAffiliations: PreviousarticleNextarticle Advertisement FiguresReferencesRelatedDetails Metrics Cited ByParenteral Morphine Prescribing Patterns Among Inpatients With Pain From Advanced Cancer: A Prospective Survey of Intravenous and Subcutaneous UseThe efficacy and side effects of continuous infusion intravenous morphine (CIVM) for pain and symptoms due to advanced cancerUse of continuous ambulatory infusions of concentrated subcutaneous (SQ) hydromorphone versus intravenous (IV) morphine: Cost implications for palliative careThe pharmacology of chronic pain managementAdministration of Buprenorphine by Continuous Subcutaneous InfusionAmbulatory infusion devices in the continuing care of patients with advanced diseasesFront Line DispatchTreatment of cancer pain of the head and neck by continuous intravenous infusion of high-dose morphine: Report of two casesContinuous Narcotic Infusion with Patient-Controlled Analgesia for Chronic Cancer Pain in OutpatientsIAN G. KERR, M.D., MARCIA SONE, R.N., CARLO DeANGELIS, PHARM.D., NEILL ISCOE, M.D., ROBERT MacKENZIE, M.D., TRUDI SCHUELLER, B.Sc., PHARM.D.Pumps in PharmacotherapyClearance of Continuous Intravenous Morphine for Severe Cancer PainConstant Morphine Infusion for Severe Sickle Cell Crisis PainContinuous Intravenous Infusion of Opioid DrugsA chronic sheep preparation for the study of drug pharmacokinetics in spinal and ventricular CSFTHERAPEUTIC PROGRESS—REVIEW XXIII MORPHINE ANALGESIA IN TERMINAL CAREContinuous Intravenous Morphine Infusions for Terminal Pain Control: A Retrospective ReviewContinuous infusion of opioid drugs in the treatment of cancer pain: Guidelines for useThe Treatment of Cancer PainPharmacology of analgesic agents used to treat cancer painContinuous Subcutaneous Infusion of Narcotics Using a Portable Disposable PumpSafety and efficacy of continuous intravenous morphine for severe cancer painAmbulatory Use of High-Dose Intravenous Morphine for Severe PainHigh-Dose Morphine Infusion Complicated by Chlorobutanol-Induced SomnolenceROBERT DeCHRISTOFORO, M.S., R.Ph., BRIAN J. CORDEN, M.D., Ph.D, JERRY C. HOOD, M.S., R.Ph., PREM K. NARANG, Ph.D., IAN T. MAGRATH, M.B.Continuous Subcutaneous Infusion of Morphine for the Pain of Terminal MalignancyCAM F. CAMPBELL, M.D., JOEL B. MASON, M.D., JOHN M. WEILER, M.D.Medical Management of Chronic Pain Caused by Cancer 1 November 1980Volume 93, Issue 5Page: 781-782KeywordsIntramuscular injectionsMorphineMuscles Issue Published: 1 November 1980 PDF DownloadLoading ...