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Endogenous Opioids in Wound-Site Neutrophils of Sternotomy Patients
BACKGROUND: Postoperative pain management is a critical aspect of patient care. The inflammatory state of the post-sternotomy surgical wound sensitizes nerve endings, causing pain. Unrelieved or improperly managed pain compromises wound healing. Peripheral opioid receptors play a major role in analg...
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Formato: | Online Artículo Texto |
Lenguaje: | English |
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Public Library of Science
2012
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Acceso en línea: | https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3485298/ https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/23118879 http://dx.doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0047569 |