Cirugía pediátrica : organo oficial de la Sociedad Española de Cirugía Pediátrica
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Comparative Study
[Post-surgical paediatric pain: Nursing- PCA vs continuous I.V. infusion of tramadol ].
To evaluate the efficiency in the control of the post-surgical paediatric pain of the combination of a weak opioid [tramadol (T)] and an NSAID (paracetamol), comparing its administration through "Nursing-PCA" (NCA) techniques or through continuous i.v. infusion. ⋯ The combination of tramadol and paracetamol through "Nursing PCA" has turned out to be an efficient method in the treatment of the post-surgical pain in little children and those whose are in their lacteal period. It is a possible alternative of the continuous infusion of Morphine in these patients.