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[Control of the postoperative pain]
C A Pimenta1, E M Santos, L D Chaves
1Escola de Enfermagem da USP.
Revista Da Escola De Enfermagem Da U S P
|June 7, 2002
Summary
Effective postoperative pain management is crucial for patient safety and recovery. This article explores various analgesics and advanced techniques, alongside ethical and economic considerations, to improve pain relief after surgery.
Area of Science:
- Pain Management
- Anesthesiology
- Surgical Recovery
Context:
- Postoperative pain is a common complication impacting patient well-being and increasing risks.
- Inadequate pain relief stems from assessment errors and limited knowledge of analgesic options.
Purpose:
- To comprehensively review current postoperative pain management strategies.
- To highlight the importance of multimodal approaches and advanced technologies.
Summary:
- Discusses nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, opioids, cognitive-behavioral interventions, epidural catheters, and patient-controlled analgesia.
- Emphasizes the integration of pharmacological and non-pharmacological methods for optimal pain control.
- Addresses the ethical and economic dimensions of effective pain management.
Impact:
- Aims to improve the quality of care by optimizing pain relief in the postoperative period.
- Provides a foundation for evidence-based practice in managing surgical pain.
- Contributes to reducing patient suffering and preventing associated complications.