An experimental itch model in monkeys: Characterization of intrathecal morphine-induced scratching and antinociception

Anesthesiology

Volumn 92, Issue 3, 2000, Pages 795-805

  Ko, M C Holden ^a   Naughton, Norah N ^b  

^a UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN MEDICAL SCHOOL   (United States)

^b NONE

Author keywords

Opioid actions; Pruritus; Spinal administration

Indexed keywords

MORPHINE; NALMEFENE; OPIATE ANTAGONIST;

ANIMAL CELL; ANIMAL MODEL; ANIMAL TISSUE; ANTINOCICEPTION; ARTICLE; DOSE RESPONSE; DOSE TIME EFFECT RELATION; DRUG MECHANISM; FEMALE; INHIBITION KINETICS; MALE; NONHUMAN; PRIORITY JOURNAL; PRURITUS; RHESUS MONKEY; SPINAL ANESTHESIA;

EID: 0034053493     PISSN: 00033022     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1097/00000542-200003000-00023     Document Type: Article

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