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Patients and methods
- 100 patients were divided into 2 groups: 50 patients received morphine and 50 patients received non-morphine analgesia. Demographic data and reasons for delayed discharge were recorded.
Results
– 73% of all major cases received morphine compared to only 19% of minor cases. Operative and recovery times were significantly greater in the morphine group. 58% of patients given morphine had a delayed discharge compared to 14% of patients not given morphine.
Conclusions
- Morphine use in day surgery is associated with increased operating and recovery times and higher rates of delayed discharge.
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