Continuous subcutaneous infusion of morphine in children with cancer

Title

Continuous subcutaneous infusion of morphine in children with cancer

Creator

Miser AW; Davis DM; Hughes CS; Mulne AF; Miser JS

Publisher

American Journal Of Diseases Of Children

Date

1983

Subject

Child; Adult; Preschool; infant; Infusions; Human; Palliative Care; Parenteral; Adolescence; Morphine/administration & dosage/adverse effects; Neoplasms/drug therapy

Description

Seventeen children with severe pain due to malignant neoplasm were successfully treated with a subcutaneous infusion of morphine sulfate using a syringe pump. Pain relief was adequate in every case without major side effects. The median dosage required was 0.06 mg/kg/hr (range, 0.025 to 1.79 mg/kg/hr). Three patients received the subcutaneous infusion at home. No patient required an intravenous line for pain control.
1983

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Type

Journal Article

Citation

Miser AW; Davis DM; Hughes CS; Mulne AF; Miser JS, “Continuous subcutaneous infusion of morphine in children with cancer,” Pediatric Palliative Care Library, accessed March 28, 2024, https://pedpalascnetlibrary.omeka.net/items/show/12381.