None listed
Conditions
Interventions
None listed
Sponsors
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: 1) ASA grade I/II posted for elective major abdominal surgeries under general anesthesia. 2) Age: 20 to 65 years. 3) Ability to comprehend and describe verbal or visual pain scale. 4) No history of drug dependence or unprescribed drug use.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: 1) Any contraindication to epidural block. 2) Allergy to opioids or any other drugs to be given intraoperatively. 3) All pregnant patients.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Post-operative fentanyl consumption via epidural catheter in first 24 hoursTimepoint: Post-operative fentanyl consumption via epidural catheter in first 24 hours | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| 1) Pain perception (VAS) 2) Postoperative complications i.e nausea, vomiting, pruritus, sedation and respiratory depression.Timepoint: 0,6,12 and 24 hours | — |
Countries
India
Contacts
Maulana Azad Medical College