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Spinal agents for acute pain management

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This article describes the current and investigational agents for use in the treatment of acute pain. The use of spinal and epidural routes also are discussed.

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    Eugene R. Viscusi MD

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Bowen, G., Viscusi, E.R. & Andonakakis, A. Spinal agents for acute pain management. Current Science Inc 8, 29–33 (2004). https://doi.org/10.1007/s11916-004-0037-5

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Keywords

  • Morphine
  • Clonidine
  • Ropivacaine
  • Sufentanil
  • Neostigmine