[Post-operative pain management in hospitals]

Area of Science:

• Anesthesiology
• Pain Management
• Surgical Recovery

Background:

• Post-operative pain significantly impacts patient well-being, mobility, and recovery duration.
• Effective pain relief is essential for improving patient experience and facilitating early mobilization.

Purpose of the Study:

• To review and discuss the indications, contraindications, and efficacy of various post-operative pain treatment modalities.
• To provide an overview of current evidence-based strategies for managing acute post-operative pain.

Main Methods:

• Literature search of PubMed for review articles, meta-analyses, and randomized controlled trials.
• Synthesis of evidence on pharmacological and non-pharmacological pain management techniques.

Main Results:

• Multimodal pain treatment, combining various medications and techniques, is necessary for optimal pain control.
• Effective systemic agents include paracetamol, NSAIDs, opioids, and glucocorticoids.
• Regional techniques like epidural analgesia, peripheral nerve blocks, and local anesthetic infiltration are also effective.
• Ketamine and gabapentinoids show potential benefits, but optimal use and variability require further investigation.

Conclusions:

• Numerous treatment modalities effectively manage post-operative pain.
• A well-organized approach incorporating systematic pain assessment and monitoring of efficacy and side effects is critical for successful pain management.