Perioperative role of oral gabapentin as an analgesic in paediatric patients: A randomised controlled trial.

Journal: Journal of anaesthesiology, clinical pharmacology
Published Date: May 24, 2023

Abstract

BACKGROUND AND AIMS: Surgical procedure commonly performed in the advanced pediatric age group includes urogenital surgery, adenotonsillectomy, etc., Aim: The aim of this study is to determine the effect of single-dose gabapentin 15 mg/kg on acute pain in the immediate postoperative period in patients aged 8-14 years undergoing surgeries under general anesthesia.

Authors

  • Chandni Sinha
    Department of Anaesthesiology, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Patna, Bihar, India.
  • Amarjeet Kumar
    Department of Trauma and Emergency, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Patna, Bihar, India.
  • Ajeet Kumar
    Department of Anaesthesiology, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Patna, Bihar, India.
  • Poonam Kumari
    Department of Anaesthesiology, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Patna, Bihar, India.
  • Abhyuday Kumar
    Department of Anaesthesiology, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Patna, Bihar, India.
  • Bindey Kumar
    Department of Pediatric Surgery, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Patna, Bihar, India.

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