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Determining the Efficacy of Intravenous Acetaminophen as a Non-Narcotic Postoperative Pain Management Technique Following Knee Arthroscopy
In Brief
A Phase 4 clinical trial evaluating Intravenous Acetaminophen and Placebo (0.9% Normal Saline infusion) for Pain, Postoperative. Completed, enrolled 119 participants across 1 site.
Detailed Summary
The purpose of this randomized, placebo controlled, single blind study is to determine if postoperative pain levels, as measured by a verbal numeric pain rating scale (VNRS), are reduced with the administration of IV acetaminophen when compared to a control group. Particular focus will be on the postoperative opioid consumption. In addition, we will ascertain if the total time the participant is in the PACU differs in those who receive the IV acetaminophen versus those who do not.
Study Details
Timeline
Interventions
Participants randomized to intravenous acetaminophen (Ofirmev) will receive an infusion of Ofirmev in 100 ml of 0.9 NS according to manufacturer's recommendations related to subject's weight.
Infusion of 100 ml of 0.9% NS