Intravenous Acetaminophen for Non-Narcotic Postoperative Pain Management Following Knee Arthroscopy

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.

Timeline

Start

2013-11

Primary completion

2015-07

Completion

2015-07

Drugs

Indications