Hospital program shields vulnerable liver patients from dangerous painkillers

NCT ID NCT07249294

Summary

This study tests a hospital-wide program designed to stop doctors from prescribing common pain medications like ibuprofen or metamizole to patients with advanced liver disease who are having major surgery. These drugs can cause serious kidney problems, fluid buildup, or bleeding in these vulnerable patients. The program uses computer alerts, updated guidelines, and team coordination to ensure safer pain management.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Hospital del Mar

    Barcelona, 08003, Spain

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