Baylor Research Institute
To examine the difference in pain control in the pediatric general surgery population alternating acetaminophen and Ibuprofen q 3 hours vs giving them simultaneous combination therapy around the clock.
The purpose of the study is to compare the difference in pain control in the pediatric general surgery population of those who receive alternating acetaminophen and ibuprofen every 3 hours to those who receive acetaminophen and ibuprofen combined therapy around the clock. Additionally, to investigate the difference in parent adherence to pain treatment plans between the alternating group from the combined group.
Inclusion Criteria: * Age group: 3 years to 18 years * General surgery service (hernia, appendectomy, chole, circumcision, wounds, vacs, implanted central line, etc.) Exclusion Criteria: * Patients who are allergic to acetaminophen and/or ibuprofen * Patients being evaluated by SANE or evaluated for nonaccidental trauma * Patients admitted post-op The study will take place at McLane Children's Hospital Temple Market. Patients who are pregnant.
administered alternatively with other drug
administered alternatively with other drug
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