In very old patients, treatment with a morphine infusion pump for pain or dyspnea should initially be started with a maximum dose of 5–10 mg/24 h (approx. 0.2–0.4 mg/h) subcutaneously or ...

Morphine is a powerful painkiller that belongs to the group of opioids. It blocks signals in the pain pathways and also increases feelings of pleasure. Morphine acts on several central and ...

Although many dosing regimens for intravenous morphine have been studied, 0.10 mg/kg generally is recommended as an acceptable starting dose for treating patients with acute pain. Unfortunately ...

A statement from the family’s GP, Dr Peter Tate, said Hamish’s death was before a time of syringe drivers – battery-powered ...