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PAIN MANAGEMENT
Dr Suleman Mumtaz
PG Ward 2
OBJECTIVE
• The purpose of this presentation is to review
Common methods of relieving acute post-
operative pain
• In this we will discuss how to use Common
peripherally-acting analgesics (like non-
steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs(NSAIDS),
centrally-acting agents (such as opioids) and
also local anaesthetics .
• This review is not comprehensive but is
intended to summarise current thought about
the practical management of postoperative
pain in most hospital of our Country like JPMC
• Finally WHO recomendation
Adverse pathophysiological
consequences of poor pain
management(What if not
• Cardiovascular –considered)
Hypertension, tachycardia
• Respiratory - if patient is unable to cough and expand
lung bases it increases risk of chest
infection/pneumonia.
• Urinary – Urinary retention
• Psychological – Pain can lead to anxiety, sleep
deprivation,patient:s unsatisfaction towards treatment
• Age Weight
Morphine/KinzDose
<70yrs >65Kg 10mg
<70yrs <65Kg
7.5mg
>70yrs >65Kg
7.5mg
>70yrs <65Kg 5mg
Guidelines for post-
operative intramuscular
analgesia Cont:
• Frequency : every 5-6 hours
providing that:
A photo of the PCA pump that a patient may use for their
own pain management.
Local Anaesthesia
• Action: Blocks transmission of nerve
impulses
SUMMARY:
What is commonly
accepted
• Proper postop pain control is key feature in
postop management.
• Patient realize that he is been treated by
good doctor
• Pain Score should be used as a Scale
• Recommended Postop Regimes
• Choices in case of Comorbidities
• Usage of Local Anesthesia and PCA
• Other Modalities like Epidural
• Clinical importance of Pain management
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