A systematic review of subcutaneous versus intramuscular or intravenous routes of opioid administration on pain outcomes in cancer and post-surgical clinical populations - challenging current assumptions in palliative care practice

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FAIRBAIRN, Lorna | SCHUBERTH, Anna | DEACON, Laura | GILKES, Hazel | MONTGOMERY, Victoria | BENNETT, Michael I. | MULVEY, Matthew R.

OBJECTIVE: The objective of this review is to investigate the use of the subcutaneous route of administration of analgesics, common practice within palliative medicine. DESIGN: Systematic review using consensus approach, direct comparison of subcutaneous route with intravenous and intramuscular routes. RESULTS: The limited available evidence demonstrates non-inferiority of the subcutaneous route in both cancer patients and those post-surgery. Pain management is comparable to other routes. Route-related side effects are rare and systemic side effects are comparable. CONCLUSION: Pain management is a critical role of palliative medicine. The subcutaneous route of administration offers a viable option for the delivery of parenteral analgesia within all settings, including the community. This review supports current practice, demonstrating equivalence with more invasive routes of administration.

http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/20494637221135835

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