Anesthesia & Clinical Research
Open Access
ISSN: 2155-6148
ISSN: 2155-6148
Hannu Kokki
PO Box 100, FI-70029 Kuopio
Finland
Research Article
Pain Relief after Strabismus Surgery in Children; Ketoprofen 'Pro Re Nata'
or Scheduled Dosing?
Author(s): Mirkka Ihajoki, Hannu Kokki, Sinikka Purhonen and Merja KokkiMirkka Ihajoki, Hannu Kokki, Sinikka Purhonen and Merja Kokki
Objective: Little is known about recovery, pain and analgesic requirements after discharge following pediatric day-case strabismus surgery. These data are essential in order to provide parents with appropriate instructions at discharge. Methods: In this prospective, longitudinal, open study of 115 children who underwent strabismus surgery, ketoprofen tablets were prescribed at discharge to be used either as required (Group 1, n=59), or at scheduled times at a dose of 5 mg/kg in 24 h for the first 72 hours (Group 2, n=56). Paracetamol (acetaminophen) was allowed for rescue analgesia in Group 2. Parents recorded pain, pain relief, analgesic consumption, recovery and adverse effects for the first week after discharge in a diary that was returned in a prepaid envelope. Results: The response rate was 98% (113 out of 115). After discharge 51/57 children in the Group 1 and 41/56 children in .. View More»
DOI:
10.4172/2155-6148.1000405