The investigators are performing this research study to investigate the efficacy of local infiltration of the surgical wound combining dexmedetomidine, ropivacaine, and ketorolac (treatment group) versus the current standard of care (historical control group), for post-operative pain management.
During this research study, patients recommended for a rectus sheath block during surgery will receive a novel combination of non-opioid drugs. Data from the treatment group will be compared to surgical outcomes of a historically matched control group to investigate the ability of this drug combination to reduce post-operative pain and post-operative opioid consumption.
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
NA
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
NONE
Subjects will be given a rectus sheath block containing dexmedetomidine, ropivacaine, and ketorolac
Change in post-operative opioid consumption
Decreased post-operative opioid consumption associated with use of multimodal analgesia
Time frame: 48 hours
Change in post-operative pain scores
Decreased post-operative pain scores associated with use of multimodal analgesia
Time frame: 48 hours
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