Open AccessIs Ketorolac Safe to Use in Plastic Surgery? A Critical Review
Author(s) -
Diana M. Stephens,
Bryson G. Richards,
William F. Schleicher,
James E. Zins,
Howard N. Langstein
Publication year - 2015
Publication title -
aesthetic surgery journal
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.528
H-Index - 58
eISSN - 1527-330X
pISSN - 1090-820X
DOI - 10.1093/asj/sjv005
Subject(s) - ketorolac , ketorolac tromethamine , medicine , hematoma , narcotic , surgery , anesthesia , randomized controlled trial , plastic surgery , analgesic
Ketorolac tromethamine is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) that provides postoperative pain control and reduces narcotic requirements. However, concerns regarding postoperative hematoma have limited its use in plastic surgery.
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