The Impact of IV Acetaminophen on Pain After Appendectomy for Perforated Appendicitis

Summary

The objective of this study is to evaluate two standard post-operative pain regimens routinely used after laparoscopic appendectomy for perforated appendicitis. The investigators hypothesize that the use of intravenous (IV) acetaminophen in addition to IV ketorolac with narcotic pain pump will decrease time to transition off patient/nurse controlled analgesia (PCA) to oral pain medications.

Timeline

Start

2014-06

Primary completion

2016-06

Completion

2016-08

Drugs

Indications