Double blind RCT comparing elective laparoscopic cholecystectomy using warmed, humidified gas (new) against laparoscopic cholecystectomy with cool, dry gas (usual). Sample size of 200 patients. Outcome measures are postoperative opiate analgesia use, and post operative numerical pain scores.
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
QUADRUPLE
Enrollment
200
Insufflation of warmed humidified gas during laparoscopic cholecystectomy
Insufflation of cool dry gas during laparoscopic cholecystectomy
Royal Oldham Hospital
Oldham, Lancashire, United Kingdom
Total post operative opiate analgesia - morphine equivalent dose.
Time frame: 1 day
Subjective post operative pain as defined on numerical pain scales
Time frame: 1 day
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