Anesth Analg 2003;97:183-186
© 2003 International Anesthesia Research Society
PAIN MEDICINE
Allodynia After Acute Intrathecal Morphine Administration in a Patient with Neuropathic Pain After Spinal Cord Injury
Eric Parisod, MD FMH (Anaesth), FFPMANZCA,
Philip J. Siddall, MBBS PhD, FFPMANZCA,
Melissa Viney, MBBS FFPMANZCA,
Joan M. McClelland, RN, and
Michael J. Cousins, MD FANZCA, FFPMANZCA
Pain Management & Research Centre, University of Sydney, Royal North Shore Hospital, Sydney, Australia
Address correspondence and reprint requests to Dr. Eric Parisod, Hôpital Universitaire de Genève, Dept dAnesthésie, 21 rue Micheli-du-Crest, 1211 Genève 14, Switzerland. Address e-mail to eparisod{at}perso.ch
IMPLICATIONS: Acute intrathecal administration of relatively small doses of opioids may precipitate neuropathic pain and allodynia in those with spinal cord injury.
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