Categories
· Health/Science
· Nicotine
· Mental Health/Neurology
|
Anesth Analg 2009; 109:1987-1991 Volume 109, Issue 6 (December 2009)
Jump to full article: Anesthesia & Analgesia, 2009-11-22
Author: Luke C. Olson, BA, Daewha Hong, MS, Jessamyn S. Conell-Price, BA, Sean Cheng, MS, and Pamela Flood, MD
Intro: BACKGROUND: Nicotine has an antinociceptive effect in animal models. The analgesic effect in humans has been examined, but studies have had mixed results. . . .
CONCLUSIONS: Transdermal nicotine, 5-15 mg, failed to relieve postoperative pain or reduce opioid use in smokers.
Jump to full article » |