Postoperative pain therapy in urology. A prospective study

A sufficient analgesic treatment in the early postoperative period is important for the patients comfort level. Moreover, physical therapy for prophylaxis of pneumonia and thrombosis is better tolerated. In a prospective study, we compared two postoperative pain management regimens to establish a su...

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Published in:Urologe. Ausgabe A 2002-05, Vol.41 (3), p.273
Main Authors: Gronau, E, Pannek, J, Benninghoff, A, Seibold, W, Senge, T
Format: Article
Language:ger
Subjects:
Analgesia, Patient-Controlled
Dipyrone - administration & dosage
Dipyrone - adverse effects
Dose-Response Relationship, Drug
Drug Administration Schedule
Drug Therapy, Combination
Humans
Metoclopramide - administration & dosage
Metoclopramide - adverse effects
Pain Measurement
Pain, Postoperative - drug therapy
Pirinitramide - administration & dosage
Pirinitramide - adverse effects
Tramadol - administration & dosage
Tramadol - adverse effects
Urologic Diseases - surgery
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Summary:A sufficient analgesic treatment in the early postoperative period is important for the patients comfort level. Moreover, physical therapy for prophylaxis of pneumonia and thrombosis is better tolerated. In a prospective study, we compared two postoperative pain management regimens to establish a sufficient pain management without the need of additional costs or manpower. Of 215 patients undergoing major urologic surgery, 111 patients received on demand medication exclusively (group 1), whereas 104 patients were treated with basic analgesics combined with on demand medication (group 2). Pain intensity, side effects and subjective well being were evaluated with a visual analogue scale and a standardised interview. Pain intensity and side effects were significantly lower in group 2. Thus, with combined analgesic treatment, postoperative pain relieve can be achieved safely and without additional costs.
ISSN:0340-2592