Comparison of continuous epidural infusion of fentanyl and bupivacaine with intermittent epidural administration of morphine for postoperative pain management in children

Abstract

Continuous epidural infusion of fentanyl and bupivacaine was found to be superior to intermittent epidural morphine. The initial regimen should be fentanyl 2 micrograms/ml and bupivacaine 1.0 mg/ml infused at a rate of 0.25 ml.kg-1.h-1.