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When is one given a morphine pump?

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Dr. James Marx answered

Specializes in Pain Management

What kind of pump?: Spinal or IV morphine. Spinal(intrathecal) pumps are used for non-radiating body pain of various types. Iv pumps may be used of acute or chronic pain requiring systemic analgesia such as for post-op or cancer pain.

Answered 7/26/2019

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