Rajneesh K
Punjab Institute of Medical Sciences [PIMS],
Jalandhar, Punjab 144006
India
Research Article
A Study to Evaluate Role of Intraperitoneal Saline Wash for Shoulder Tip Pain Reduction after Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy
Author(s): Rajneesh K, Ankur H, Subhash G and Ramandeep Singh WRajneesh K, Ankur H, Subhash G and Ramandeep Singh W
Background: Shoulder tip pain after laparoscopic procedures is common leading to patient’s distress, delayed discharge. Objective: To evaluate simple and effective intervention to reduce incidence of shoulder tip pain after laparoscopic cholecystectomy. Setting: Tertiary care medical college. Materials and methods: Eighty patients of cholelithiasis were included in study and aim of study will compare incidence of shoulder tip pain in two groups of 40 each. Group A (Study group) received thorough intraperitoneal saline wash and in Group B (Control group), no saline wash will be done. We intend to thoroughly wash the peritoneal cavity after the removing all blood clots and debris with 0.9% normal saline till clear fluid is seen in the cavity. Postoperative pain was assessed by visual analogue sca.. View More»
