PRESSURE PAIN THRESHOLDS IN VOLUNTEERS AND HERNIORRHAPHY PATIENTS

被引:30
作者
DAHL, JB [1 ]
ROSENBERG, J [1 ]
JENSEN, FM [1 ]
KEHLET, H [1 ]
机构
[1] UNIV COPENHAGEN,HVIDOVRE HOSP,DEPT SURG GASTROENTEROL,DK-2650 HVIDOVRE,DENMARK
关键词
Algometry; nociception; pain; postoperative pain; pressure pain threshold;
D O I
10.1111/j.1399-6576.1990.tb03171.x
中图分类号
R614 [麻醉学];
学科分类号
100217 ;
摘要
Pressure algometry is a method to estimate pressure pain sensitivity in tissues. The aim of the present study was to evaluate the reproducibility of pressure pain thresholds (PPT) in the abdominal integument and to evaluate the use of pressure algometry as a measure of wound tenderness following surgery. PPT was determined in 20 healthy volunteers on two separate examinations, and in 14 patients at the incisional site before and following inguinal herniotomy. In volunteers, PPT was higher for men than for women, and no difference was observed between the first and second day of examination. In surgical patients a significant decrease in PPT was observed following operation. Morphine 0.07 mg/kg caused a slight but significant increase in PPT. Pressure algometry may be useful to study nociceptive mechanisms and the dynamics of wound pain in surgical patients. © 1990 Acta Anaesthesiologica Scandinavica Fonden
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页码:673 / 676
页数:4
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