J Otolaryngol Head N
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J Otolaryngol Head N · Dec 2008
Randomized Controlled TrialHigh-dose ropivacaine versus bupivacaine for posttonsillectomy pain relief in adults.
To compare the efficacy and safety of preincisional high-dose ropivacaine with bupivacaine in relieving posttonsillectomy pain. ⋯ Preincisional infiltration of the tonsils with high-dose ropivacaine markedly decreased the intensity of pain after tonsillectomy when compared with bupivacaine or placebo, especially until postoperative day 4 in adults.
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J Otolaryngol Head N · Dec 2008
Randomized Controlled TrialPostoperative pain management with ketorolac in facial plastic surgery patients.
To evaluate the benefit of intraoperative locally or intramuscularly injected ketorolac in combination with local anesthetic versus local anesthetic alone on postoperative pain in patients undergoing facial plastic surgery. ⋯ Intraoperative locally injected ketorolac is an effective and safe means of reducing postoperative analgesic requirements.