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World J Anesthesiol. Nov 27, 2014; 3(3): 191-202
Published online Nov 27, 2014. doi: 10.5313/wja.v3.i3.191
Published online Nov 27, 2014. doi: 10.5313/wja.v3.i3.191
Table 1 Comparison of intrathecal morphine with hydrophilic opioids (Fentanyl and Sufentanil)[9]
| Opioid | IT/iv potency ratio | Onset of IT analgesia (min) | Duration of analgesia (h) | Time of peak respiratory depression | Clinical dose range |
| Morphine | 200-300:1 | 60-120 | 18-24 | 8-10 h | 0.1-0.5 mg |
| Fentanyl | 10-20:1 | < 10 | 1-4 | 5-20 min | 6-30 mcg |
| Sufentanil | 10-20:1 | < 10 | 2-6 | 5-20 min | 2.5-10 mcg |
- Citation: DeSousa KA, Chandran R. Intrathecal morphine for postoperative analgesia: Current trends. World J Anesthesiol 2014; 3(3): 191-202
- URL: https://www.wjgnet.com/2218-6182/full/v3/i3/191.htm
- DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.5313/wja.v3.i3.191