Publications by authors named "Leila Nassif"
Clin Spine Surg
April 2019
Article Synopsis
- The study aimed to evaluate if adding intrathecal morphine (ITM) to standard pain management reduces the need for postoperative pain relief after pediatric spine surgery.
- A meta-analysis of 5 studies involving 636 participants showed that ITM significantly prolonged the time before the first pain demand and reduced overall analgesic consumption at both 24 and 48 hours after surgery.
- While ITM improved pain management, it did not significantly affect pain scores or the incidence of common side effects like nausea and respiratory depression compared to the control group.
