The use of ondansetron to treat pruritus associated with intrathecal morphine in two paediatric patients |
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| Authors: | LYNDA ARAI MD STEPHEN STAYER MD ROY SCHWARTZ MD ALFRED DORSEY MD |
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| Affiliation: | St. Christopher's Hospital for Children, Department of Anesthesia and Critical Care, Erie Avenue and Front Street, Philadelphia, PA 19134-1095, USA |
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| Abstract: | Intrathecal morphine is an effective technique for providing postoperative analgesia after major surgical procedures in children. Pruritus is a common side effect associated with intrathecal morphine. We report two patients who experienced significant pruritus associated with intrathecal morphine administration and were successfully treated with ondansetron. Ondansetron appears to be a beneficial and safe method of relieving pruritus associated with intrathecal morphine. |
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| Keywords: | intrathecal morphine ondansetron pruritus |
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