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884 questions · 892 findings · 68 reviews · Anaesthesia

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No studies found 118 · 13.2%GRADE not reported 156 · 17.5%Very low 187 · 21%Low 270 · 30.3%Moderate 119 · 13.3%High 42 · 4.7%

Acetaminophen vs control or placebo medications

Analgesic Success · adults undergoing brain surgery

The review found no eligible studies for this question.

1 finding from 1 review

Pharmacological interventions for the prevention of acute postoperative pain in adults following brain surgery 2019 · Cochrane Headline outcomes only
no estimate extracted
Studies not reported
No studies found

NSAIDs vs control or placebo medications

Patient‐reported pain intensity or pain relief (VAS, NRS or categorical scale) · adults undergoing brain surgery

1 finding from 1 review

Pharmacological interventions for the prevention of acute postoperative pain in adults following brain surgery 2019 · Cochrane Headline outcomes only
no estimate extracted
1 study · 149 participants
Very low

Acetaminophen vs control or placebo medications

Sedation score (numerical rating scale of 1 to 6: 0 = anxious, agitated, or restless, 6 = asleep, no response) · adults undergoing brain surgery

1 finding from 1 review

Pharmacological interventions for the prevention of acute postoperative pain in adults following brain surgery 2019 · Cochrane Headline outcomes only
no estimate extracted
1 study · 131 participants
Very low

Acetaminophen vs control or placebo medications

Chronic Headache · adults undergoing brain surgery

The review found no eligible studies for this question.

1 finding from 1 review

Pharmacological interventions for the prevention of acute postoperative pain in adults following brain surgery 2019 · Cochrane Headline outcomes only
no estimate extracted
Studies not reported
No studies found

Acetaminophen vs control or placebo medications

Length of critical care stay (hours) · adults undergoing brain surgery

1 finding from 1 review

Pharmacological interventions for the prevention of acute postoperative pain in adults following brain surgery 2019 · Cochrane Headline outcomes only
no estimate extracted
1 study · 131 participants
Very low

Acetaminophen vs control or placebo medications

Length of hospital stay · adults undergoing brain surgery

1 finding from 1 review

Pharmacological interventions for the prevention of acute postoperative pain in adults following brain surgery 2019 · Cochrane Headline outcomes only
no estimate extracted
2 studies · 335 participants
Moderate

Acetaminophen vs control or placebo medications

Adverse events · adults undergoing brain surgery

The review found no eligible studies for this question.

1 finding from 1 review

Pharmacological interventions for the prevention of acute postoperative pain in adults following brain surgery 2019 · Cochrane Headline outcomes only
no estimate extracted
Studies not reported
No studies found

Scalp infiltration vs placebo or control

Acute postoperative pain 0 to 6 hours (Score 0 to 10, VAS or NRS Scale) · adults undergoing brain surgery

1 finding from 1 review

Pharmacological interventions for the prevention of acute postoperative pain in adults following brain surgery 2019 · Cochrane Headline outcomes only
no estimate extracted
9 studies · 475 participants
Moderate

Scalp infiltration vs placebo or control

Acute postoperative pain at 12 hours (Score 0 to 10, VAS or NRS Scale) · adults undergoing brain surgery

1 finding from 1 review

Pharmacological interventions for the prevention of acute postoperative pain in adults following brain surgery 2019 · Cochrane Headline outcomes only
no estimate extracted
7 studies · 309 participants
Low

Scalp infiltration vs placebo or control

Acute postoperative pain at 24 hours (Score 0 to 10, VAS or NRS Scale) · adults undergoing brain surgery

1 finding from 1 review

Pharmacological interventions for the prevention of acute postoperative pain in adults following brain surgery 2019 · Cochrane Headline outcomes only
no estimate extracted
6 studies · 260 participants
Moderate

Scalp infiltration vs placebo or control

Patient‐reported pain intensity or pain relief (VAS, NRS or categorical scale) · adults undergoing brain surgery

1 finding from 1 review

Pharmacological interventions for the prevention of acute postoperative pain in adults following brain surgery 2019 · Cochrane Headline outcomes only
no estimate extracted
3 studies · 128 participants
Moderate

Scalp infiltration vs placebo or control

Analgesia requirements · adults undergoing brain surgery

1 finding from 1 review

Pharmacological interventions for the prevention of acute postoperative pain in adults following brain surgery 2019 · Cochrane Headline outcomes only
no estimate extracted
6 studies · 345 participants
Very low

NSAIDs vs control or placebo medications

Analgesia requirements · adults undergoing brain surgery

1 finding from 1 review

Pharmacological interventions for the prevention of acute postoperative pain in adults following brain surgery 2019 · Cochrane Headline outcomes only
no estimate extracted
4 studies · 265 participants
Low

Scalp infiltration vs placebo or control

Analgesic Success · adults undergoing brain surgery

1 finding from 1 review

Pharmacological interventions for the prevention of acute postoperative pain in adults following brain surgery 2019 · Cochrane Headline outcomes only
no estimate extracted
1 study · 49 participants
Very low

Scalp infiltration vs placebo or control

Adverse effects: 1. Sedation · adults undergoing brain surgery

The review found no eligible studies for this question.

1 finding from 1 review

Pharmacological interventions for the prevention of acute postoperative pain in adults following brain surgery 2019 · Cochrane Headline outcomes only
no estimate extracted
Studies not reported
No studies found

Scalp infiltration vs placebo or control

Chronic Headache · adults undergoing brain surgery

The review found no eligible studies for this question.

1 finding from 1 review

Pharmacological interventions for the prevention of acute postoperative pain in adults following brain surgery 2019 · Cochrane Headline outcomes only
no estimate extracted
Studies not reported
No studies found

Scalp infiltration vs placebo or control

Length of critical care stay (hours) · adults undergoing brain surgery

The review found no eligible studies for this question.

1 finding from 1 review

Pharmacological interventions for the prevention of acute postoperative pain in adults following brain surgery 2019 · Cochrane Headline outcomes only
no estimate extracted
Studies not reported
No studies found

Scalp infiltration vs placebo or control

Length of hospital stay · adults undergoing brain surgery

The review found no eligible studies for this question.

1 finding from 1 review

Pharmacological interventions for the prevention of acute postoperative pain in adults following brain surgery 2019 · Cochrane Headline outcomes only
no estimate extracted
Studies not reported
No studies found

Scalp infiltration vs placebo or control

Adverse event nausea and vomiting (0 to 24 hours) · adults undergoing brain surgery

Scalp infiltration showed no clear difference in adverse event nausea and vomiting (0 to 24 hours) compared with control or placebo intervention (low certainty).

1 finding from 1 review

Pharmacological interventions for the prevention of acute postoperative pain in adults following brain surgery 2019 · Cochrane Headline outcomes only
no estimate extracted
4 studies · 318 participants
Low

Scalp block vs placebo or control

Acute postoperative pain 0 to 6 hours (Score 0 to 10, VAS or NRS Scale) · adults undergoing brain surgery

1 finding from 1 review

Pharmacological interventions for the prevention of acute postoperative pain in adults following brain surgery 2019 · Cochrane Headline outcomes only
no estimate extracted
10 studies · 414 participants
Low