Scand J Urol Nephrol
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Scand J Urol Nephrol · Jan 2002
Randomized Controlled Trial Comparative Study Clinical TrialComparison of three analgesics for extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy.
The aim of the study was to compare the clinical efficacy of three different analgesic drugs with respect to their level of sedation, analgesia and quick mobilisation without cardiopulmonary depression, for outpatient extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy (ESWL) procedure. ⋯ Diclofenac sodium and tramadol were found to be safe and effective analgesics with lower side-effects than fentanyl.