What is the optimal time for initiating IV acetaminophen? At the beginning of surgery? Before the surgical insult? What is the rationale for pre-emptive use of this pain reliever?

What is the optimal time for initiating IV acetaminophen? At the beginning of surgery? Before the surgical insult? What is the rationale for pre-emptive use of this pain reliever?

What is the optimal time for initiating IV acetaminophen? At the beginning of surgery? Before the surgical insult? What is the rationale for pre-emptive use of this pain reliever?


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Alparslan Turan, MD

Alparslan Turan, MD

Associate Professor
Departments of Outcomes Research and General Anesthesiology
Vice Chair of Education
Cleveland Clinic
Cleveland, Ohio