Suggested Level of Knowlege: Detailed

LOs

BT_PM 1.18 Describe the pharmacology of opioids deposited in the epidural space or cerebrospinal fluid

BT_RA 1.16 Describe the drugs which may be injected into the intrathecal or epidural space as adjuvant agents to a central neuraxial block and discuss their risks and benefits

Past SAQs

2009.1, 2004.1, 2001.2 Outline the effects of an opioid injected into the spinal intrathecal space.

Neuraxial Opiates