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Pain management in the elderly.

D B Gordon1

  • 1University of Wisconsin Hospital & Clinics, Madison, USA.

Journal of Perianesthesia Nursing : Official Journal of the American Society of Perianesthesia Nurses
|June 6, 2000
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Managing pain in elderly surgical patients requires special attention. Perianesthesia nurses must address both chronic and acute pain, considering the increased vulnerability of older adults to treatment side effects.

Area of Science:

  • Nursing
  • Gerontology
  • Pain Management

Background:

  • Effective pain assessment and management are crucial skills for perianesthesia nurses.
  • Standard pain management principles apply across age groups, but elderly patients present unique challenges.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To highlight the unique aspects of pain management in elderly surgical patients.
  • To inform perianesthesia nurses about the specific considerations for this demographic.

Main Methods:

  • This report synthesizes existing knowledge on pain management in the elderly.
  • It focuses on the complexities of managing both chronic and acute pain in the perioperative period for older adults.

Main Results:

  • Elderly patients often have pre-existing chronic pain conditions.

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  • Older adults are more susceptible to inadequate pain assessment and adverse effects from analgesics.

    • Conclusions:

    • Perianesthesia nurses must be aware of the heightened risks and specific needs when managing pain in elderly patients.
    • Tailored approaches are necessary to ensure safe and effective pain relief for this population.