Why the study?
Does gabapentin reduce postoperative pain and analgesia consumption in children undergoing orthopedic surgery?
Population
n=80 children aged 10-12 years old scheduled for orthopedic surgery in upper and lower limbs
Comparison
Gabapentin 300 mg given orally 2 h before… vs Placebo given 2 h before induction of anesthesia
Design
RCT, Randomly allocated equally in two groups
Follow-up
24 hours postoperative
Authors
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Supports preoperative gabapentin to reduce postoperative analgesia needs after pediatric orthopedic surgery; extends RCT evidence for multimodal analgesia in children.
Does gabapentin reduce postoperative pain and analgesia consumption in children undergoing orthopedic surgery?
Preoperative administration of gabapentin significantly reduces postoperative pain and analgesia consumption in children undergoing orthopedic surgery.
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