Background: Using less or no opioids during anesthesia can help reduce pain after surgery. However, it’s not clear how different methods affect patients who are more sensitive to pain, especially during laparoscopic cholecystectomy (gallbladder surgery).
Study Overview: In this study, 173 patients scheduled for gallbladder surgery were divided into three groups: one with no opioids (Group OFA), one with reduced opioids (Group OSA), and one with standard opioid use (Group OBA). They measured pain levels and blood pressure at various times before and after surgery.
Results: Patients in the opioid-free and opioid-sparing groups reported less pain at 2, 6, and 12 hours after surgery compared to those who received standard opioids. Blood pressure stability was better in the opioid-sparing group compared to the opioid-free group. For patients who are more sensitive to pain, the opioid-sparing method showed better blood pressure stability and less acute pain than the opioid-free method. Additionally, those who received opioid-free anesthesia recovered faster in terms of bowel function.
Conclusion: The opioid-sparing method is effective for managing pain and maintaining stable blood pressure during and after laparoscopic cholecystectomy, especially for patients with high pain sensitivity.
Next Steps for Clinics:
- Define Clear Goals: Set measurable outcomes for pain management and recovery times.
- Select Appropriate AI Tools: Choose AI solutions that fit specific clinical needs.
- Implement Gradually: Start with a pilot project and monitor results using AI solutions based on this study.
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