General Anesthesia (University of Saskatchewan protocol)

This refers to a specific general anesthesia regimen evaluated by the University of Saskatchewan in a clinical trial for managing postoperative pain following total abdominal hysterectomy. The protocol involves a multimodal approach including preoperative analgesics (acetaminophen and naproxen), induction with midazolam, fentanyl, propofol, and rocuronium, and maintenance with sevoflurane. Postoperative pain is managed via a morphine patient-controlled analgesia (PCA) pump. This regimen served as the control arm in a study comparing it against a combined spinal and general anesthesia approach to determine if the addition of spinal anesthesia reduces opioid consumption and hospital stay.

Other names

General Anesthesia (control group)General Anesthesia-University of Saskatchewan-postoperative pain