American journal of obstetrics and gynecology
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Am. J. Obstet. Gynecol. · Sep 2017
Randomized Controlled TrialDecreasing postoperative narcotics in reconstructive pelvic surgery: a randomized controlled trial.
Postoperative pain control is crucial to any successful recovery plan. Many currently used medication regimens are narcotic-focused. ⋯ A multimodal pain regimen in pelvic reconstructive surgery was found to decrease postoperative opioid requirements, while providing equivalent pain control.
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Am. J. Obstet. Gynecol. · Sep 2017
Randomized Controlled TrialRandomized controlled trial of intravenous acetaminophen for postcesarean delivery pain control.
Cesarean delivery is a common surgery in the United States, with 1.3 million performed during 2009.1 Obstetricians must balance the growing concern with opioid abuse, dependence, and side effects with optimal postoperative pain control. Intravenous acetaminophen may represent an additional method to decrease the reliance on opioid medications and improve postoperative pain following cesarean delivery. ⋯ Intravenous acetaminophen in the postoperative period following cesarean delivery resulted in a significant decrease in oral narcotic consumption for pain control.