Annali italiani di chirurgia
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Randomized Controlled Trial Comparative Study
[Two strategies of morphine administration on the control of post-surgical pain after anesthesia with remifentanil].
The post-operative pain (POP) is accompanied by autonomic, psychological and behavioural responses which can result in a significant increase in morbidity and mortality. The purpose of this study was to compare the efficacy and safety of intravenous bolus administration of morphine versus subcutaneous administration. ⋯ Our study suggests that whether intravenous or subcutaneous administration of morphine, both simple and economical analgesic techniques, they are able to guarantee the same quality control of POP in patients undergoing abdominal surgery.