POSTOPERATIVE PAIN MANAGEMENT

This study aimed to find out which of two common drugs works better for pain relief after keyhole gallbladder removal surgery. Researchers compared intravenous lidocaine against magnesium sulphate in 168 patients. They measured patients' pain levels over 24 hours after surgery to…

This study tested which of two drugs, ketamine or magnesium sulphate, provides better pain relief after keyhole gallbladder removal surgery. It involved 78 patients who were randomly assigned to receive one of the drugs during their operation. Researchers measured their pain leve…

This study tested whether using anesthesia without opioids during gallbladder removal surgery could lead to better recovery. Researchers compared 101 patients who received either standard opioid-based anesthesia or an opioid-free combination of other medications. The opioid-free …

This study aimed to find the best nerve-blocking technique to control pain after minimally invasive chest surgery (VATS). Researchers compared three different injection methods in 45 patients, measuring their pain levels and how much strong pain medication they needed afterwards.…

This study tested two different nerve block techniques to manage pain after heart surgery. Researchers compared a standard nerve block against a combination of two blocks in 42 adult patients. The goal was to see which approach provided better pain control while reducing the need…

This study tested whether a specific nerve block, called an Erector Spinae Plane Block, helps manage pain after robotic colorectal surgery. It involved 70 adult patients having surgery for colorectal cancer. The main goal was to see if this block effectively reduces pain and the …

This study tested whether a new injection called HSK21542 could relieve pain after hip replacement surgery. It compared the new drug to both morphine (a standard painkiller) and a placebo (a dummy treatment) in 161 patients. The main goal was to see if HSK21542 was safe and how w…

This study tested if a simple, non-drug method could help people feel better after gallbladder surgery. Researchers had 82 patients try applying a hot-water bottle to their feet for short periods after their operation. They wanted to see if this reduced pain and abdominal bloatin…

This study tested whether injecting a local anesthetic (bupivacaine) into the surgical site during a vaginal hysterectomy helps reduce pain after surgery. It involved 48 women who were randomly assigned to receive either the injection or no injection, with all receiving standard …

This study tested different types of nerve-block injections to manage pain after open-heart surgery. Researchers compared three injection techniques to see which one best reduced pain, especially from surgical drain sites, and lowered the need for strong opioid painkillers. The t…

This study tested whether a nerve block could help people recover better after open-heart surgery. Researchers compared a targeted nerve-blocking injection to standard opioid painkillers in 66 patients. They measured pain levels, recovery speed, and other health factors for two d…

This study compared two different nerve block techniques to see which one better controls pain after breast cancer surgery. Researchers tested these methods on 88 women undergoing mastectomy, measuring their pain levels and need for strong painkillers over 24 hours. The goal was …

This study tested whether a special interactive floor, which responds to movement with lights and sounds, could help children after surgery. Researchers compared 84 kids aged 3-6 who used the fun floor for walking to kids who walked in a regular hospital hallway. The main goal wa…

This study compared two ways to manage pain after keyhole lung surgery in obese patients. Researchers tested a targeted nerve block injection against standard intravenous pain medication. The goal was to see which method provided better and safer pain relief with fewer side effec…

This study tested if listening to relaxing music before and during a common prostate surgery could help patients feel less anxious and have less pain afterward. 135 men were randomly assigned to either listen to instrumental music or receive standard care without music. Researche…

This study tested two different ways to numb the abdominal area after keyhole surgery to see which one better controls pain. Doctors compared using an ultrasound machine to guide the numbing injection versus using the surgical camera (laparoscope) to guide it. They measured patie…

This study compared two different nerve-blocking techniques for managing pain after hip fracture surgery in older adults. Researchers tested which method provided better pain relief at different times after surgery and which reduced the need for strong pain medications. The study…

This study tested whether adding a calming drug called dexmedetomidine to standard pain medication could improve pain control after lung surgery. It involved 102 men who were heavy smokers and were having a specific type of lung surgery for the first time. Researchers compared th…

This study tested if a specific nerve block given before a common kidney stone surgery could improve pain relief afterward. 70 patients were randomly assigned to receive either the nerve block or standard pain care. Researchers measured pain levels, opioid medication use, and sid…

This study looked at which combination of nerve-block injections works best for pain relief after major abdominal surgery for gynecologic cancers. Researchers observed 94 patients who received different pain-block combinations as part of their normal care. They compared pain leve…

This study tested whether shining a special low-level laser on the roof of the mouth could help after gum graft surgery. Thirty-six healthy adults who had the surgery were randomly assigned to get the laser treatment right after surgery or just the standard care. Researchers then…

This study tested a new way to manage pain after laparoscopic gallbladder removal surgery. Researchers compared a standard numbing medicine (bupivacaine) against the same medicine combined with another drug called dexmedetomidine, which was applied inside the abdomen at the end o…

This study tested whether a training program could improve the knowledge and attitudes of doctors and nurses about patient-controlled pain pumps used after surgery. Researchers gave 242 healthcare workers a questionnaire, provided them with a structured educational course, and th…