Pre-emptive efficacy of epidural fentanyl in elective abdominal surgery

Esmaoglu A., Cuha Y., Boyaci A.

EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF ANAESTHESIOLOGY, vol.18, no.1, pp.59-63, 2001 (SCI-Expanded, Scopus)

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 18 Issue: 1
  • Publication Date: 2001
  • Doi Number: 10.1046/j.1365-2346.2001.00780.x
  • Journal Name: EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF ANAESTHESIOLOGY
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
  • Page Numbers: pp.59-63
  • Keywords: analgesia, epidural, analgesics, opioid, fentanyl, pain, postoperative
  • Erciyes University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Background and aim This study determines whether epidural fentanyl given before incision decreases the requirements for opioid analgesia postoperatively, compared with the same dose of epidural fentanyl given after the surgery.