The effect of preoperative administration of oxycodone and paracetamol on postoperative pain

Preemptive analgesia can be given for the purpose of relieving postoperative pain.

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Published: Report no: ut201903 Registration no: SBU 2018/280

Question

Is there any evidence demonstrating that preoperative intake of the combination of oxycodone and paracetamol relieves postoperative pain better than only postoperative pain relievement?

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Helena Domeij, Sally Saad and Sara Fundell at SBU.

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