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Perioperative administration of celecoxib reduces opioid consumption
August 2013
Perioperative administration of celecoxib reduces opioid consumption
Study Type:Therapy
OE Level Evidence:2
Journal Level of Evidence:N/A
Analgesic Efficacy of Perioperative Celecoxib in Ambulatory Arthroscopic Knee Surgery: A Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Study
Arthroscopy. 2006 Jun;22(6):635-42.Did you know you're eligible to earn 0.5 CME credits for reading this report? Click Here
Synopsis
166 patients with knee meniscus disease who were undergoing ambulatory arthroscopic knee meniscectomy were included in a study to test the effects of preoperatively administered celecoxib compared to a placebo. Patients in the experimental group were administered 400 mg of celecoxib 1 hour before surgery, and 200 mg of celecoxib at their first request post-operation. The control group received pla...
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