Comparing Ketorolac With Ibuprofen for Postoperative Pain: A Randomized Clinical Trial.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

The objective of this study was to identify differences in pain perception and satisfaction with pain control in women receiving nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs postoperatively.

Methods

This was a prospective, randomized controlled trial including urogynecology surgical patients. After surgery, all patients were randomized to receive either intravenous (IV) ketorolac or ibuprofen. The patients completed 3 visual analog scales (VAS) assessing pain at rest, pain with ambulation, and satisfaction with pain control. Postoperative opioid use was also measured.

Results

A total of 224 patients (112 in each arm) were included. Pain scores (SD) at rest in all patients who received ketorolac versus those who received ibuprofen was 2.30 (2.1) versus 2.68 (2.34) (

SUBMITTER: Dwarica DS 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6881528 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature