Using Magnesium to Reduce Pain After Surgery
Author Information
Author(s): Kiran Shashi Gupta, Rachna Verma, Deepak
Primary Institution: Pt. B D Sharma University of Health Sciences, Rohtak, India
Hypothesis
Does a single dose of intravenous magnesium sulphate reduce postoperative pain in patients undergoing inguinal surgery?
Conclusion
Intravenous magnesium sulphate significantly reduces postoperative pain in patients undergoing inguinal surgery.
Supporting Evidence
- Patients receiving magnesium had significantly lower pain scores at various time intervals compared to the control group.
- Rescue analgesia requirements were lower in the magnesium group during the first 4, 8, and 16 hours postoperatively.
- No significant adverse effects were reported in patients receiving magnesium sulphate.
Takeaway
Giving magnesium before surgery helps patients feel less pain afterward, like taking medicine to feel better after a boo-boo.
Methodology
100 patients were randomly assigned to receive either magnesium sulphate or a control solution before surgery, and pain levels were measured postoperatively.
Limitations
The study did not measure serum magnesium levels or cerebrospinal fluid magnesium concentration.
Participant Demographics
Patients aged 15-50 years, ASA physical status I or II.
Statistical Information
P-Value
P=0.000
Statistical Significance
p<0.05
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