This randomized controlled trial aims to evaluate the effectiveness of intravenous (IV) versus rectal acetaminophen for postoperative pain management in neonates. The study includes postoperative term neonates who require analgesia for at least 12 hours. The main questions the study seeks to answer are: Does IV acetaminophen provide better pain relief compared to rectal administration in neonates? What is the time to rescue analgesia and the efficacy of pain score reduction between these two routes? The study compares 32 neonates receiving IV acetaminophen to 32 neonates administered rectal acetaminophen. Both routes are administered at equivalent bioavailable doses to ensure a fair comparison.
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change in pain score
Timeframe: 0 to 6 hours
Time for rescue analgesia
Timeframe: 0 to 6 hours