Breast Cancer Female
Conditions
Brief summary
to determine the safety, efficacy and tolerability of transdermal fentanyl in patients undergoing mastectomy, as well as the postoperative consumption of analgesic.
Interventions
(TTS-F) group (n=30) 50ug/h patch, placed 12 hours preoperatively
IV PCA morphine for pain in the postoperative period.
Sponsors
Study design
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
* ASA I - II patients * aged 30-60 years * body weight ranged between 65-10kg
Exclusion criteria
* Patients with history of allergy to morphine * chronic intake of analgesics or non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug 24 h prior to surgery, * there was a history of a psychiatric disorder patients weight was less then 50kg. * impaired kidney function.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Total dose of morphine consumption in the first 48 hours postoperative | 48 hours | Total dose of I.V. PCA morphine consumption in the first 48 hours postoperative |
| Visual Analogue Scale | 48 hours | Pain measurement scale |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Level of stress hormones | 48 hours | Cortisol levels |
| Side effects related to the opioids | 48 hours | Nausea and vomiting; Itching; Respiratory depression. |
Countries
Egypt