Why the study?
Does epidural morphine improve postoperative analgesia and recovery compared to intramuscular morphine in grossly obese patients undergoing gastroplasty?
Population
30 grossly obese patients undergoing gastroplasty for weight reduction
Comparison
Epidural morphine vs Intramuscular morphine
Design
RCT, randomized, double-blind
Follow-up
until hospital discharge
Authors
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Supports epidural morphine preference in obese gastroplasty patients; extends RCT evidence for neuraxial over systemic opioids in bariatric surgery.
Does epidural morphine improve postoperative analgesia and recovery compared to intramuscular morphine in grossly obese patients undergoing gastroplasty?
Epidural morphine offers superior analgesia and facilitates faster postoperative recovery compared to intramuscular morphine in obese patients undergoing gastroplasty.
Rawal et al. (1984) studied this question.
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