Abstract:Appendectomy is one of the most common emergency surgical procedures performed in the world. The inflammation of the appendix triggers severe pain in the right lower quadrant of the abdomen. Additionally, the post-operative incision site pain may be distressing to the patients. Analgesic drugs like tramadol (opioid analgesics) and ketorolac (nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug - NSAID) are used to manage post-operative pain. The objective was to compare tramadol and ketorolac for pain management by observing t… Show more
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