Publications by authors named "Ana Paula Fernandes Salgado"

Objective: Some studies have pointed to gabapentinoids as promising medications in postoperative pain control. The objective of the present study was to evaluate the efficacy of pregabalin in reducing postoperative pain in tonsillectomy and lateral pharyngoplasties.

Study Design: Double-blind randomized controlled trial.

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Synopsis of recent research by authors named "Ana Paula Fernandes Salgado"

  • Ana Paula Fernandes Salgado investigates the efficacy of pregabalin in postoperative pain management, specifically following lateral pharyngoplasties and tonsillectomies.
  • Her recent pilot study, published in June 2023 in the journal Sleep Breath, employs a double-blind randomized controlled trial design to assess the pain relief potential of gabapentinoids.
  • The research contributes to the growing body of evidence supporting the use of pregabalin as a promising medication for improving patient comfort after surgical procedures.