Effect of Preoperative Oral Melatonin on Postoperative Sedation and Analgesia among Patients Undergoing Elective Surgery under General Anaesthesia: A Randomised Controlled Study
Abstract:Introduction: Postoperative pain is one of the major causes of dissatisfaction and prolonged hospital stay in patients undergoing surgery under general anaesthesia. Melatonin has been used for sleep regulation and Intensive Care Unit (ICU) sedation but there is limited knowledge regarding its effect postoperative analgesia and sedation. Aim: To evaluate the effects of preoperative melatonin on postoperative sedation and analgesia. Materials and Methods: This randomised controlled study was conducted from Jun… Show more
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