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CORONARY ARTERY BYPASS GRAFT (CABG)Only 14 pages are availabe for public view
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Abstract
Background: Pain that pursues coronary artery bypass graft (CABG) surgery is usually associated with increased both recovery duration and hospital stay. Patient outcome could be worsened owing to large doses of opioids for pain control through over sedation, and prolonged mechanical ventilation. This study was designed to evaluate the effect of preemptive pregabalin on post CABG surgery pain control.
Objective: To study the effect of pregabalin administration before surgery in the treatment of acute postoperative pain after coronary artery bypass surgery. To study the effect of pregabalin on the consumption of opioids for acute postoperative pain.
Patients and Methods: Type of Study: Prospective double – blinded, randomized controlled Trial. After Approval is obtained from the research ethics committee of anesthesia and intensive care department, Ain Shams University. Study Setting: National Heart Institute, Egypt. Study Period: 6 months. Study Population: adult undergoing coronary artery bypass graft surgeries.
Results: Analysis of VAS in the first 24 hours after extubation showed significant difference between Groups 1 and 2. Analysis of systolic blood pressure and heart rate in the first 24 hours showed no significant difference between Groups 1 and 2. It is important to note that because the observed “average” differences in systolic blood pressure and heart rate between groups were small, the clinical significance of such differences can be questioned. Furthermore, it would not be realistic to expect a big, dramatic benefit from a single intervention in a complex, multifactorial care process, such as in cardiac surgery. Given the complexity of these cases, we believe that even a small reduction in pain intensity is a meaningful improvement as we all try to improve care for these patients.
Conclusion: Pregabalin can be effective for reduction of post CABG pain and have better patient satisfaction if given preemptively with single dose preoperatively.