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DepoDur extended-release epidural morphine: reshaping postoperative care. What perioperative nurses need to know.

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Keck, S; Glennon, C; Ginsberg, B
Published in: Orthop Nurs
2007

Epidural morphine as a single bolus dose has demonstrated analgesia that lasts up to 24 hours. Recent advances in drug delivery mechanisms have resulted in a formulation of morphine, DepoDur, which is a lipid-encapsulated extended-release epidural morphine that provides up to 48 hours of analgesia. The efficacy of DepoDur has been established after hip arthroplasty, lower abdominal surgery involving an incision below the umbilicus, and elective cesarean section delivery. The unique characteristics of DepoDur dictate that clinicians must be aware of the benefits and risks, and facilities must have a comprehensive system to allow for the safe administration of DepoDur. This article provides information on this novel drug delivery system, reviews research findings reported in the literature, and describes the relational collaboration system designed and implemented at Duke University Health System for safe patient care of DepoDur recipients.

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Orthop Nurs

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ISSN

0744-6020

Publication Date

2007

Volume

26

Issue

2

Start / End Page

86 / 93

Location

United States

Related Subject Headings

  • Postanesthesia Nursing
  • Pain, Postoperative
  • Nursing
  • Morphine
  • Injections, Epidural
  • Humans
  • Education, Continuing
  • Delayed-Action Preparations
  • Contraindications
  • Analgesics, Opioid
 

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Keck, S., Glennon, C., & Ginsberg, B. (2007). DepoDur extended-release epidural morphine: reshaping postoperative care. What perioperative nurses need to know. Orthop Nurs, 26(2), 86–93. https://doi.org/10.1097/01.NOR.0000265863.78103.78
Keck, Sherry, Catherine Glennon, and Brian Ginsberg. “DepoDur extended-release epidural morphine: reshaping postoperative care. What perioperative nurses need to know.Orthop Nurs 26, no. 2 (2007): 86–93. https://doi.org/10.1097/01.NOR.0000265863.78103.78.
Keck, Sherry, et al. “DepoDur extended-release epidural morphine: reshaping postoperative care. What perioperative nurses need to know.Orthop Nurs, vol. 26, no. 2, 2007, pp. 86–93. Pubmed, doi:10.1097/01.NOR.0000265863.78103.78.

Published In

Orthop Nurs

DOI

ISSN

0744-6020

Publication Date

2007

Volume

26

Issue

2

Start / End Page

86 / 93

Location

United States

Related Subject Headings

  • Postanesthesia Nursing
  • Pain, Postoperative
  • Nursing
  • Morphine
  • Injections, Epidural
  • Humans
  • Education, Continuing
  • Delayed-Action Preparations
  • Contraindications
  • Analgesics, Opioid