Publications by authors named "Grace Redmayne"
Kidney Blood Press Res
July 2024
Article Synopsis
- Opioid analgesics, often used for managing moderate to severe pain, pose safety and efficacy concerns for patients with kidney disease due to their compromised renal function.
- A systematic review of 32 studies highlighted the use of various opioids, including morphine and fentanyl, despite the overall limited quality of evidence available on their effects in patients with reduced kidney function.
- The review suggests morphine as the most studied opioid for safety and effectiveness in renal disease, emphasizing the need for further high-quality research to better understand the risks and benefits of different opioids in this patient population.
