Impact of Preoperative Oral Acetaminophen Administration on Postoperative Opioid Consumption and Complications in Laparoscopic Sleeve Gastrectomy: A Pilot Study

Volume: 3, Issue: 1
Published: Jan 1, 2020
Abstract
Background: Opioids are a mainstay for postoperative pain following laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy (SG). Though effective, opioids are not without risk of adverse events. Preoperative analgesia used to reduce opioid consumption includes intravenous acetaminophen (APAP). Objectives: This study aimed to evaluate the impact of preoperative oral APAP on postoperative opioid use and complications. Setting: Educational hospital in the United...
Paper Details
Title
Impact of Preoperative Oral Acetaminophen Administration on Postoperative Opioid Consumption and Complications in Laparoscopic Sleeve Gastrectomy: A Pilot Study
Published Date
Jan 1, 2020
Volume
3
Issue
1
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