This approach has been design ed to provide adequate analgesia while minimizing exposure to adverse events
Background : Laparoscopic cholecystectomy has advantages over the open procedure for postoperative pain .
However , a systematic review of postoperative pain management in this procedure has not been conducted .
Comparison of nalbuphine and buprenorphine in total intravenous anaesthesia
Nalbuphine ( 0.3 mgkg−1 ) and buprenorphine ( 2.5 μgkg−1 ) were compared as part of a total intravenous anaesthesia regimen using a propofol infusion in 60 patients undergoing laparoscopic cholecystectomy in a r and omised double‐blind study . Changes in haemodynamic variables greater than 20 % from the baseline were noted . No difference was observed in blood pressure but the heart rate was significantly lower in the buprenorphine group . Intra‐operative bradycardia ( heart rate < 60 beatmin−1 ) occurred more often in the buprenorphine group . Recovery was fast and comparable with both drugs and no patient reported awareness . Quality of analgesia was similar in both groups . Both drugs provide suitable analgesic supplementation to total intravenous anaesthesia
This approach has been design ed to provide adequate analgesia while minimizing exposure to adverse events
Background : Laparoscopic cholecystectomy has advantages over the open procedure for postoperative pain .
However , a systematic review of postoperative pain management in this procedure has not been conducted .