Postoperative Pain Management in Rhinoplasty

Summary

The primary purpose of the study is to determine adequacy of postoperative pain control after nasal surgery in patients prescribed Acetaminophen (325mg) + Hydrocodone (5mg) compared to Acetaminophen(325mg) + Ibuprofen (200mg)for a period of 5 days after nasal surgery. To assess the degree of pain, the participants will score the intensity of their pain on a visual analog scale(VAS)of 0-100points (0- no pain and 100- most severe pain), preoperatively and postoperatively (to be documented before each dose) for the duration of the prescribed medications . Additionally, the study will also seek to track: 1. The total number of pills each patients consume from the prescribed 5 day regimen. 2. Any associated side effects. 3. Additional pain medications prescribed in case of inadequate pain control, postoperatively.

Timeline

Start

2019-08-09

Primary completion

2024-11-14

Completion

2025-07-17

Publications

• Background Patel S, Sturm A, Bobian M, Svider PF, Zuliani G, Kridel R. Opioid Use by Patients After Rhinoplasty. JAMA Facial Plast Surg. 2018 Jan 1;20(1):24-30. doi: 10.1001/jamafacial.2017.1034.

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