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[Postoperative analgesic effect of pethidine injected epidurally]
Annales Francaises D'Anesthesie Et De Reanimation
|January 1, 1985
Summary
Epidural pethidine effectively managed postoperative pain after prostatectomy for 3-5 hours. Low doses provided significant pain relief, but higher doses may be needed for effective pain control during coughing.
Area of Science:
- Anesthesiology
- Pain Management
- Pharmacology
Context:
- Postoperative pain management following retropubic prostatectomy presents a significant clinical challenge.
- Epidural anesthesia using lidocaine was employed during the surgical procedures.
Purpose:
- To evaluate the efficacy and duration of analgesia provided by low-dose epidural pethidine for postoperative pain control.
- To assess the impact of epidural pethidine on spontaneous pain and pain associated with coughing.
Summary:
- Thirty-six patients received epidural pethidine (30-50 mg) for postoperative pain after retropubic prostatectomy.
- Analgesia was excellent within the first hour and lasted 3-5 hours.
- Significant pain reduction was observed at 1 and 3 hours for spontaneous pain, and at 1 hour for cough-induced pain. No significant side effects were noted.
Impact:
- Low-dose epidural pethidine demonstrates efficacy in managing postoperative pelvic and abdominal pain.
- Increased dosages may be necessary to achieve adequate analgesia for activities like coughing.