Efficacy of Transdermal Fentanyl Patches in Relief of Acute Postoperative Pain After Mastectomy

Efficacy of Transdermal Fentanyl Patches in Relief of Acute Postoperative Pain After Mastectomy

to determine the safety, efficacy and tolerability of transdermal fentanyl in patients undergoing mastectomy, as well as the postoperative consumption of analgesic.

Inclusion Criteria:

• ASA I - II patients
• aged 30-60 years
• body weight ranged between 65-10kg

Exclusion Criteria:

• Patients with history of allergy to morphine
• chronic intake of analgesics or non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug 24 h prior to surgery,
• there was a history of a psychiatric disorder patients weight was less then 50kg.
• impaired kidney function.