Continuous Infusion Versus Intermittent Ketorolac for Postoperative Pain Control in Pediatric Cardiac Surgery Patients
The proposed study will be a prospective, randomized, double blind, placebo controlled trial to compare the use of a continuous infusion versus intermittent ketorolac on postoperative patients in the pediatric cardiovascular ICU. We intend to determine if the continuous infusion leads to a decreased utilization of opiates when compared to intermittent ketorolac.
• All patients aged 3 months to 4 years 11months admitted post operatively to the CVICU during the time period in which the study will be ongoing
• Initiation of study medication within the first 12-24 hours post-operatively
• The cardiovascular attending of record after review of the intraoperative course and post-operative laboratories determines the patient will receive Ketorolac for pain control