Use of intrathecal morphine for postoperative pain relief following lumbar spine surgery

1985 ◽  
Vol 63 (3) ◽  
pp. 413-416 ◽  
Author(s):  
Padraic O'Neill ◽  
Christine Knickenberg ◽  
Senarath Bogahalanda ◽  
Anthony E. Booth
Keyword(s):  
Lumbar Spine ◽  
Postoperative Pain ◽  
Pain Relief ◽  
Spine Surgery ◽  
Intrathecal Morphine ◽  
Postoperative Pain Relief ◽  
Lumbar Spine Surgery ◽  
Double Blind ◽  
Content Type ◽  
The Mean

✓ A randomized prospective double-blind trial of intrathecal morphine for postoperative pain relief following lumbar spine surgery is described. Intrathecal morphine significantly reduced the mean pain score in the postoperative period (p < 0.01) and there was a corresponding significant reduction in the need for additional postoperative analgesia (p < 0.05). The possible mechanism of action of intrathecal morphine and the potential advantages of this technique are discussed. Possible side effects are also considered, and caution is urged until wider experience has been obtained.

“A COMPARATIVE STUDY TO EVALUATE THE EFFICACY OF DULOXETINE IN POSTOPERATIVE PAIN RELIEF IN PATIENTS IN UNDERGOING LUMBAR SPINE SURGERY ”

2021 ◽  
pp. 76-77
Author(s):  
Deepti Chauhan ◽  
Satyendra Yadav ◽  
Heena Sheikh ◽  
Ashish Mathur
Keyword(s):  
Lumbar Spine ◽  
Postoperative Pain ◽  
Pain Relief ◽  
General Anaesthesia ◽  
Spine Surgery ◽  
Postoperative Pain Relief ◽  
Lumbar Spine Surgery ◽  
Analgesic Requirement ◽  
Respiratory Parameters ◽  
Result Analysis

AIMS AND OBJECTIVES: To evaluate the efcacy of duloxetine in different doses in postoperative pain relief in patients undergoing lumbar spine surgery. MATERIALAND METHOD: 80 patients of ASA grade І & ІІ of either sex scheduled for lumbar spine surgery under general anaesthesia were divided into 2 groups (n=40 each) randomly.Group D (n=40) Patients who received a 60 mg duloxetine 1 hour before surgery and another tablet the following morning. Group 'P'(n=40) Patients who received a placebo tablet 1 hour before surgery and again the following morning. Pulse rate, blood pressure, respiratory rate and severity of pain on NRS scale was noted at 0 hr, 4 hr, 8 hr, 12 hr, 16 hr, 20 hr, 24 hr, 28 hr, 32 hr and 48 hr after surgery. And the presence or absence of adverse effects, such as headache, nausea, vomiting, dizziness, and drowsiness were noted. RESULT: Analysis revealed that time for rst analgesic requirement was signicantly longer with oral Duloxetine 60 mg than with placebo. Pre-emptive oral Duloxetine 60 mg decreases the severity of pain postoperatively but not signicantly as compared to placebo in patients posted for lumbar spine surgery under general anaesthesia. Oral Duloxetine 60 mg had no signicant effect on cardiovascular and respiratory parameters. Patients receiving duloxetine had higher incidence of nausea, vomiting. CONCLUSION:that time for rst analgesic requirement was signicantly longer with oral Duloxetine 60 mg than placebo.

scholarly journals Is a Single Low Dose of Intrathecal Morphine a Useful Adjunct to Patient-Controlled Analgesia for Postoperative Pain Control Following Lumbar Spine Surgery? A Preliminary Report

2015 ◽  
Vol 20 (3) ◽  
pp. 129-132 ◽  
Author(s):  
David Yen ◽  
Kim Turner ◽  
David Mark
Keyword(s):  
Lumbar Spine ◽  
Postoperative Pain ◽  
Respiratory Depression ◽  
Spine Surgery ◽  
Pain Control ◽  
Low Dose ◽  
Intrathecal Morphine ◽  
Lumbar Spine Surgery ◽  
Patient Controlled Analgesia ◽  
Postoperative Pain Control

BACKGROUND: Several studies addressing intrathecal morphine (ITM) use following spine surgery have been published either involving the pediatric population, using mid- to high-dose ITM, or not in conjunction with morphine patient-controlled analgesia (PCA).OBJECTIVES: To determine whether low-dose ITM is a useful adjunct to PCA for postoperative pain control following elective lumbar spine surgery in adults.METHODS: Thirty-two patients were enrolled in a double-blinded randomized controlled trial, and received either ITM or intrathecal placebo. Postoperatively, all patients were given a PCA pump and observed for the first 24 h in a step-down unit. Measurements of: total PCA morphine consumed in the first 24 h; intensity of pain; pruritus; nausea at 4 h, 8 h and 24 h; time to first ambulation; length of hospital stay; and occurrences of respiratory depression were recorded.RESULTS: The total PCA use was significantly lower in the ITM group. There were lower average pain scores in the ITM group, which increased to that of the intrathecal placebo group over 24 h; however, this failed to attain statistical significance. There were no differences in nausea, pruritus, time to first ambulation or hospital length stay. There were no cases of respiratory depression in either group.CONCLUSIONS: ITM may be a useful adjunct to PCA, but did not decrease time to ambulation or length of stay.

Double-blind, randomized controlled trial of tranexamic acid in minor lumbar spine surgery: no effect on operative time, intraoperative blood loss, or complications

2019 ◽  
Vol 31 (2) ◽  
pp. 194-200 ◽  
Author(s):  
Signe Elmose ◽  
Mikkel Ø. Andersen ◽  
Else Bay Andresen ◽  
Leah Yacat Carreon
Keyword(s):  
Placebo Group ◽  
Lumbar Spine ◽  
Blood Loss ◽  
Tranexamic Acid ◽  
Spine Surgery ◽  
Operative Time ◽  
Decompressive Surgery ◽  
Lumbar Spine Surgery ◽  
Intraoperative Blood Loss ◽  
Double Blind

OBJECTIVEThe purpose of this study was to investigate the effect of tranexamic acid (TXA) compared to placebo in low-risk adult patients undergoing elective minor lumbar spine surgery—specifically with respect to operative time, estimated blood loss, and complications. Studies have shown that TXA reduces blood loss during major spine surgery. There have been no previous studies on the effect of TXA in minor lumbar spine surgery in which these variables have been evaluated.METHODSThe authors enrolled patients with ASA grades 1 to 2 scheduled to undergo lumbar decompressive surgery at Middelfart Hospital into a double-blind, randomized, placebo-controlled, parallel-group study. Patients with thromboembolic disease, coagulopathy, hypersensitivity to TXA, or a history of convulsion were excluded. Patients were randomly assigned, in blocks of 10, to one of 2 groups, TXA or placebo. Anticoagulation therapy was discontinued 2–7 days preoperatively. Prior to the incision, patients received either a bolus of TXA (10 mg/kg) or an equivalent volume of saline solution (placebo). Independent t-tests were used to compare differences between the 2 groups, with statistical significance set at p < 0.05.RESULTSOf the 250 patients enrolled, 17 patients were excluded, leaving 233 cases for analysis (117 in the TXA group and 116 in the placebo group). The demographics of the 2 groups were similar, except for a higher proportion of women in the TXA group (TXA 50% vs placebo 32%, p = 0.017). There was no significant between-groups difference in operative time (49.53 ± 18.26 vs 54.74 ± 24.49 minutes for TXA and placebo, respectively; p = 0.108) or intraoperative blood loss (55.87 ± 48.48 vs 69.14 ± 83.47 ml for TXA and placebo, respectively; p = 0.702). Postoperative blood loss measured from drain output was 62% significantly lower in the TXA group (13.03 ± 21.82 ml) than in the placebo group (34.61 ± 44.38 ml) (p < 0.001). There was no significant difference in number of dural lesions or postoperative spinal epidural hematomas, and there were no thromboembolic events.CONCLUSIONSTranexamic acid did not have a statistically significant effect on operative time, intraoperative blood loss, or complications. This study gives no evidence to support the routine use of TXA during minor lumbar decompressive surgery.Clinical trial registration no.: NCT03714360 (clinicaltrials.gov)

The Clinical Efficacy of Piroxicam Fast-Dissolving Dosage Form for Postoperative Pain Control After Simple Lumbar Spine Surgery

Spine ◽  
2002 ◽  
Vol 27 (5) ◽  
pp. 447-451 ◽  
Author(s):  
Chathchai Pookarnjanamorakot ◽  
Wichien Laohacharoensombat ◽  
Suphaneewan Jaovisidha
Keyword(s):  
Lumbar Spine ◽  
Postoperative Pain ◽  
Clinical Efficacy ◽  
Spine Surgery ◽  
Pain Control ◽  
Dosage Form ◽  
Lumbar Spine Surgery ◽  
Postoperative Pain Control
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