[Postoperative pain assessment after middle ear surgery].

Area of Science:

• Otolaryngology
• Anesthesiology
• Pain Management

Background:

• Postoperative pain following middle ear surgery requires effective management strategies.
• Assessing the quality of pain management is crucial for patient outcomes.

Purpose of the Study:

• To evaluate postoperative pain management after middle ear surgery.
• To assess the utility of the Quality Improvement in Postoperative Pain Management (QUIPS) tool in this context.

Main Methods:

• A prospective clinical study involving 73 adult patients undergoing middle ear surgery.
• Utilized the QUIPS questionnaire on the first postoperative day to collect data on patient characteristics, pain, and treatment.

Main Results:

• First-day postoperative pain was predominantly mild.
• Otherwise healthy patients reported more pain than those with a reduced general condition.
• Approximately 50% of patients requested additional pain relief, experiencing more severe pain and lower satisfaction.

Conclusions:

• The QUIPS tool is effective for evaluating in-hospital pain management after ear surgery.
• Pain management can be improved, particularly for patients who request additional analgesia despite initial treatment.