The analgesic effect of morphine on postoperative pain in diabetic patients

Karci A., Tasdogen A., Erkin Y., Aktas G., Elar Z.

ACTA ANAESTHESIOLOGICA SCANDINAVICA, vol.48, no.5, pp.619-624, 2004 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 48 Issue: 5
  • Publication Date: 2004
  • Doi Number: 10.1111/j.1399-6576.2004.00387.x
  • Journal Name: ACTA ANAESTHESIOLOGICA SCANDINAVICA
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
  • Page Numbers: pp.619-624
  • Keywords: diabetes, hyperglycemia, morphine consumption, postoperative analgesia, NEUROPATHY, EFFICACY, MODEL, RATS
  • Dokuz Eylül University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Background: Many clinical and experimental studies have suggested that diabetes or hyperglycemia alter opioid responsiveness. However, little information is available on the effects of diabetes mellitus on opioid requirements in the postoperative period.