This study aims to compare pain severity and analgesic requirements between smokers and nonsmokers following laparoscopic cholecystectomy, evaluating the efficacy of two analgesics, tramadol and nalbuphine.
The primary objectives are to estimate pain severity in smokers versus nonsmokers and identify the effect of tramadol and nalbuphine between these groups.A comparative cross-Sectional design will be employed from Allama Iqbal Teaching Hospital, DG Khan, over four months. Participants will be stratified into subgroups receiving either tramadol or nalbuphine.
Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
Enrollment
132
evaluating the efficacy of two analgesics, tramadol and nalbuphine. The primary objectives are to estimate pain severity in smokers versus nonsmokers and identify the effect of tramadol and nalbuphine between these groups
Allama Iqbal Teaching hospital
Dera Ghazi Khan, Punjab Province, Pakistan
Visual Analog Scale (VAS)
The Visual Analog Scale (VAS) is a tool used to measure pain intensity, mood, or other subjective experiences. It typically involves a 10 cm (100mm) line with descriptive anchors at each end, such as "no pain" and "worst pain imaginable
Time frame: 12 Months
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