Pigmentation by transdermal fentanyl patch

Transdermal fentanyl patch in post-operative patients: Is it justified?

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Suspected respiratory depression associated with use of transdermal fentanyl patch.

Transdermal fentanyl patch for postoperative analgesia in total knee arthroplasty: a randomized double-blind controlled trial

PURPOSE To assess the efficacy of a transdermal fentanyl patch (TFP) (50 μg/hour) applied 10-12 hours before surgery versus placebo for postoperative pain control of total knee arthroplasty (TKA). MATERIALS AND METHODS We enrolled 40 patients undergoing elective TKA under spinal anesthesia using isobaric or hyperbaric bupivacaine. Subjects were randomized to receive a TFP (Duragesic(®) 50 μg/...

Efficacy of fentanyl transdermal patch in pain control after lower third molar surgery: A preliminary study

BACKGROUND Surgical removal of impacted lower third molars is a common oral surgical procedure, generally followed by moderate to severe postoperative pain. Transdermal drug delivery as a concept offers interesting possibilities for postoperative pain control. The aim of this study was to evaluate the efficacy of transdermal system with fentanyl in relieving pain following impacted lower third ...

Efficacy of Fentanyl Transdermal Patch in the Treatment of Chronic Soft Tissue Cancer Pain

BACKGROUND Cancer pain may be a major problem for health care providers worldwide. According to different studies reporting the pain severity, one-third of patients reported to have moderate to severe pain. Management of cancer pain is one of the most important goals of palliative care. Recently, different research results on the efficacy of opioid analgesics in chronic pain management have pla...