Intraoperative Sublingual Sufentanil for Acute Pain in the Ambulatory Surgery Center

Intraoperative Sublingual Sufentanil for Acute Pain in the Ambulatory Surgery Center

The purpose of this study is to determine if a single dose of sublingual sufentanil given 15-30 minutes prior to wake up is efficacious at reducing recovery room time.

This is a level I randomized prospective outcomes study comparing two groups of patients. Within 15-30 minutes of planned wake-up Group 1 will receive 30 mcg of sublingual sufentanil and group 2 will not receive sublingual sufentanil.

Inclusion Criteria:

- Adult patients undergoing outpatient ambulatory surgery undergoing general anesthesia for orthopedic surgery

Exclusion Criteria:

• non-english speaking patients
• patients who have allergy or intolerance to the study drugs or derivatives