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No Difference Between Intravenous and Oral Pre-operative Acetaminophen in Outpatient Surgery
June 2021
No Difference Between Intravenous and Oral Pre-operative Acetaminophen in Outpatient Surgery
Study Type:Therapy
OE Level Evidence:1
Journal Level of Evidence:1
Preoperative Intravenous Versus Oral Acetaminophen in Outpatient Surgery: A Double-Blinded, Randomized Control Trial
J Perianesth Nurs. 2021 Apr;36(2): 162-166.Did you know you're eligible to earn 0.5 CME credits for reading this report? Click Here
Synopsis
One hundred and twenty adults scheduled for an outpatient surgery were randomized to receive 1,000 mg of pre-operative intravenous acetaminophen (n=60) or oral acetaminophen (n=60) for post-operative pain relief. Outcomes of interest included the worst post-operative pain on a Numeric Rating Scale, incidence of opioid use, post-operative opioid consumption (in morphine milligram equivalents), the ...
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