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Patient-controlled Epidural Analgesia Versus Conventional Epidural Analgesia After Total Hip Replacement - a Randomized Trial
In Brief
A clinical study evaluating PCEA, Non-PCEA, and 1 other intervention for Hip Joint Disorders. Completed, enrolled 111 participants across 1 site.
Detailed Summary
Total hip replacement (THR) is frequently followed by high pain experience. Epidural analgesia is a mainstay in postoperative treatment in patients after THR. The investigators found that patient-controlled epidural analgesia (PCEA) decreases total analgesics consumption compared to conventional method of analgesia based on physician's prescription while maintaining similar pain relief and safety profile. Therefore, PCEA should be considered the first choice method of analgesia in patients undergoing THR.
Study Details
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Interventions
The patients were able to control the administration of analgesics by themselves.
The patients were receiving analgesics according to the physician's prescription.
All patients enrolled in the study were indicated for total hip replacement surgery.