Postoperative pain
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https://doi.org/10.1590/S0080-62342001000200013Keywords:
Pain, Post-operative pain, Analgesic, Nursing careAbstract
The pain is a frequent sympton during the postoperative period and results in suffering and unnecessary risks for the patient. Studies show the inadequate pain relief after surgery and the relationship with erroneous assessment and non-acquaintance about analgesics methods. The article discuss the postoperative pain management wich includes the use of nonsteroidal antiinflammatory drugs, opioids, cognitive-behavior interventions and high-tech like epidural catheter and patient-controlled analgesia systems. Besides the adequate pain control includes the discussion about ethical and economic aspects.Downloads
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2001-06-01
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Pimenta, C. A. de M., Santos, E. M. M., Chaves, L. D., Martins, L. M., & Gutierrez, B. A. O. (2001). Postoperative pain. Revista Da Escola De Enfermagem Da USP, 35(2), 180-183. https://doi.org/10.1590/S0080-62342001000200013