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Considerations in selecting rapid-onset opioids for the management of breakthrough pain

Breakthrough pain (BTP) is a transitory pain that occurs despite the use of long-term, around-the-clock analgesia. It is highly prevalent in certain populations and places a significant burden on patients, their families, caregivers, and health-care systems. Despite its prevalence and impact, BTP is...

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Autor principal: Smith, Howard S
Formato: Online Artículo Texto
Lenguaje:English
Publicado: Dove Medical Press 2013
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Acceso en línea:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3594916/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/23503653
http://dx.doi.org/10.2147/JPR.S40745