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Comparing the efficacy of ketamine and paracetamol in reducing pain due to propofol injection during induction of general anaesthesia

Completed
Conditions
Medical and Surgical,
Registration Number
CTRI/2019/09/021299
Lead Sponsor
DRSHAJI MATHEW
Brief Summary

Propofol short acting intravenous anaesthetic agent is extensively used because of its smooth induction and recovery .Its a agent of choice in day care anaesthesia ,for sedation in ICU,as maintenance agent in anaesthesia.However pain due to this is major drawback.Various strategies have been practiced to reduce pain  like choosing a larger vein,cooling propofol,dilution of propofol,increasing speed of injection.

Ketamine and paracetamol are good analgesic properties so in this study comparing between two which provides better pain relief.

Detailed Description

Not available

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
Completed
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
300
Inclusion Criteria

American Society of Anesthesiologists physical status (ASAPS) I and II patients undergoing elective surgeries under general anaesthesia.

Exclusion Criteria

Suspected allergy to propofol,ASAPS 3 and 4,patient refusal,emergency surgeries.

Study & Design

Study Type
Observational
Study Design
Not specified
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
to observe for pain reduction immediately after administration of 1/3rd dose of propofol then 1 min and 2 minto observe for pain reduction immediately after administration of 1/3rd dose of propofol then 1 min and 2 min
Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
to observe for hemodynamic changes if any before administering drug ,after intubation ,5 mins after intubation ,10 mins after intubation0,5,10 mins

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

kasturba hospital

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Udupi, KARNATAKA, India

kasturba hospital
🇮🇳Udupi, KARNATAKA, India
DR RESHMI M
Principal investigator
9791808837
reshmim91@gmail.com

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