Anesthesia & Clinical Research
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ISSN: 2155-6148
+44 1223 790975
ISSN: 2155-6148
+44 1223 790975
Research Article
Gabapentin as Premedication for Postoperative Analgesia in Children: A
Prospective Randomized Controlled Study
Author(s): Mona Mohamed Mogahed and Mohamed Samir Abd El GhaffarMona Mohamed Mogahed and Mohamed Samir Abd El Ghaffar
Background: In recent studies, preoperative administration of gabapentin appears to play a role in postoperative pain control. However its use in children is still need further researches. So we aimed to evaluate the effect of gabapentin on management of postoperative orthopedic pediatric pain and consumption of analgesia.
Patients and methods: This prospective study was carried out within one year on 80 children patients aged 10-12 years old scheduled for orthopedic surgery in upper and lower limbs. Patients were randomly allocated equally in two groups (40 for each) as follows: Group I: Gabapentin 300 mg was given orally 2 h before induction of anesthesia (Gabapentin capsule). Group II: control group (receive placebo 2 h before induction of anesthesia).
Results: There was a significant increase in values of pain .. View More»
DOI:
10.4172/2155-6148.1000759