Expert opinion on pharmacotherapy
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Expert Opin Pharmacother · Jan 2015
Meta Analysis Comparative StudyMeta-analysis of the efficacy of the fentanyl iontophoretic transdermal system versus intravenous patient-controlled analgesia in postoperative pain management.
This meta-analysis was conducted to analyze and compare the efficacy outcomes associated with the fentanyl iontophoretic transdermal system (ITS) and morphine intravenous (IV) patient-controlled analgesia (PCA) in the management of postoperative pain. ⋯ In this meta-analysis, fentanyl ITS was as efficacious as morphine IV PCA and may offer additional benefits as demonstrated by its 'excellent' PGA ratings.