American journal of obstetrics and gynecology
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Am. J. Obstet. Gynecol. · Dec 2003
Randomized Controlled Trial Comparative Study Clinical TrialA randomized, controlled trial to compare ketorolac tromethamine versus placebo after cesarean section to reduce pain and narcotic usage.
The purpose of this study was to determine whether postcesarean section administration of ketorolac tromethamine reduces pain and narcotic usage. ⋯ Ketorolac tromethamine is efficacious in reducing postoperative pain and narcotics usage after cesarean section.
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Am. J. Obstet. Gynecol. · Dec 2003
Randomized Controlled Trial Clinical TrialUtility of preemptive local analgesia in vaginal hysterectomy.
Our purpose was to determine whether preemptive administration of long-acting local anesthetics before vaginal hysterectomy will improve postoperative pain. ⋯ Paracervical block with a 0.5% bupivacaine with 1:200,000 epinephrine before vaginal hysterectomy is associated with lower pain scores and a reduction in morphine requirements after surgery.