Finds the best epidural pain dose after laparotomy surgery
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This study tests different doses of epidural pain medicine to see what works best for pain control after laparotomy surgery. You might benefit from carefully tailored pain relief, but you must meet safety and communication requirements.
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Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 85 years old
- Your overall health is in ASA I to III (you are well enough for surgery but not the highest-risk group)
- You can safely receive an epidural (no bleeding or clotting problems, no serious body infection, and no infection where the epidural would be placed)
- You can and will consent to the epidural, and you can cooperate with the team to place/use the catheter
- You can use the patient-controlled pain button (PCEA) and communicate with staff
- You are not a daily opioid user, and you are not planned to be admitted to the ICU right after surgery
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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