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An Experimental Paradigm for the Prediction of Post-Operative Pain (PPOP)
Published on: January 27, 2010
Pain perception during and after VNUS ClosureFAST™ procedure.
M T Roos1, B L S Borger van der Burg, J J Wever
1Department of Vascular Surgery, HagaZiekenhuis Leyweg, The Hague, The Netherlands. m.t.roos@hagaziekenhuis.nl
The VNUS ClosureFAST™ procedure for great saphenous vein incompetence involves moderate pain, with patients returning to daily activities in two days. Most patients (76%) do not require pain medication post-treatment.
Area of Science:
- Vascular Surgery
- Pain Management
- Patient Outcomes
Background:
- Great saphenous vein (GSV) incompetence is a common condition.
- VNUS ClosureFAST™ is a minimally invasive treatment option for GSV incompetence.
- Quantifying patient experience, including pain and recovery, is crucial for treatment evaluation.
Purpose of the Study:
- To quantify pain levels during and after VNUS ClosureFAST™ treatment.
- To investigate pain medication usage following the procedure.
- To determine the time to return to daily activities and the influence of pain.
Main Methods:
- Prospective descriptive cohort study.
- 104 consecutive VNUS ClosureFAST™ procedures for GSV incompetence.
- Visual analogue scale (VAS) for pain, pain medication use, and return to daily activities were recorded.
Main Results:
- Average VAS score during the procedure was 4; 2 in the first three days post-procedure, and 1 after four days.
- Average return to daily activities was on day two post-procedure.
- 76% of patients did not use any pain medication; 24% used paracetamol.
Conclusions:
- VNUS ClosureFAST™ for GSV incompetence is associated with manageable pain levels.
- Patients typically resume daily activities within two days.
- Pain is not a significant limiting factor for resuming daily activities after this procedure.
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