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No difference with gabapentin versus placebo following rib fracture in critically ill patients
February 2019
No difference with gabapentin versus placebo following rib fracture in critically ill patients
Study Type:Randomized Trial
OE Level Evidence:2
Journal Level of Evidence:N/A
A double-blind, randomized controlled trial of gabapentin vs. placebo for acute pain management in critically ill patients with rib fractures
Injury. 2018 Sep;49(9):1693-1698. doi: 10.1016/j.injury.2018.06.002Did you know you're eligible to earn 0.5 CME credits for reading this report? Click Here
Synopsis
40 patients with one or more rib fractures were randomized to the addition of either gabapentin 300mg or placebo three times daily to a mutlimodal analgesia protocol. Patients were primarily assessed for analgesic outcomes over the first 7 days of treatment, including pain scores and narcotic consumption. Results on these measures demonstrated no significant differences between groups on any day. ...
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