Preoperative Intravenous Versus Oral Acetaminophen in Outpatient Surgery: A Double-Blinded, Randomized Control Trial

Preoperative acetaminophen is recognized as an effective part of the multimodal approach to perioperative pain management. The present study, conducted between April 12, 2018 and February 14, 2019, examined whether there are differences in patient-reported pain, postoperative opioid consumption, negative opioid effects, length of postanesthesia care unit stay, and patient satisfaction with pain control between patients who receive intravenous (IV) acetaminophen and patients who receive oral acetaminophen.
Source: Journal of PeriAnesthesia Nursing - Category: Nursing Authors: Tags: Research Source Type: research