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[Opiates do not guarantee an adequate analgesia after large-volume open operations on the abdominal cavity organs]
Abstract:
Efficacy of systemic application of opiates (promedol) for the pain relief after big open abdominal operations, using visual-analogue scale (VAS), was estimated in 50 patients. During 36-48 h postoperatively analgesia was inadequate (VAS in a rest state more than 3 points and while movement--more than 4 points). Intensive pain (VAS 6 points and more) was noted in 58% of patients, while they are moving, and in 26%--in a rest state. Inadequate anesthesia may constitute one of causes of excessive systemic inflammatory reaction development in patients postoperatively.
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