Use of morphine should be avoided in all of the following patients EXCEPT?
High-Yield Explanation
Morphine is used for the treatment of myocardial infarction (ischemic hea disease) and LVF. Morphine is contra-indicated in extremes of age i.e., very young and elderly persons. It is also contra-indicated in bronchial asthma because it can cause respiratory depression and worsen the condition. By increasing intrabiliary pressure, morphine can worsen the pain of biliary colic.