[Standardised postoperative analgesic system in orthopaedic surgery].

Area of Science:

• Anesthesiology and Pain Management
• Clinical Nursing
• Evidence-Based Medicine

Context:

• Postoperative acute pain management presents challenges in achieving consistent and effective patient relief.
• Current analgesic protocols may lack standardization, leading to variability in treatment.
• Accurate pain assessment is crucial for optimizing therapeutic interventions.

Purpose:

• To develop and implement a standardized algorithm for postoperative analgesia.
• To simplify pain medication prescription and administration for healthcare professionals.
• To ensure continuous evaluation and control of analgesic efficacy.

Summary:

• A three-level standardized algorithm for postoperative pain management was developed.
• Therapy levels are determined by the scale of the surgical operation and patient-reported pain via a visual analogue scale (VAS).
• The algorithm facilitates consistent analgesic treatment, allowing for adjustments based on patient response.

Impact:

• Provides a structured guideline for consistent postoperative analgesic treatment.
• Enhances the efficiency and control of pain medication administration.
• Aims to improve patient outcomes by optimizing acute pain management.