PCA – A special form of postoperative pain therapy PCA stands for “patient-controlled analgesia”. This form of therapy has been known since the 1970s. In general, it is any kind of pain therapy in which the patient can decide for himself when to receive a dose of painkillers. This means that the patient himself determines … PCA – A special form of postoperative pain therapy | Postoperative pain therapy
Preoperative patient training It is considered useful to inform patients sufficiently before surgery about the events after surgery. In this way, the patient can above all deal with the forthcoming course of pain and recovery and actively contribute to the healing process. The patient is thus comprehensively trained in the somatic (physical) as well as … Preoperative patient training | Postoperative pain therapy
Postoperative pain therapy in orthopedics Orthopedic interventions are often associated with severe pre-existing pain. This is particularly relevant because pre-existing pain is an important risk factor for the development of chronic pain. Adequate peri- and postoperative pain therapy is therefore all the more important. Preoperatively, gabapentin can be administered, especially in spinal surgery, and intraoperatively, … Postoperative pain therapy in orthopedics | Postoperative pain therapy
General information Pain after an operation is an all too natural reaction of the human body. During an operation, an anaesthetic ensures that the patient survives the operation without pain. Now, however, the time after the operation, the time of healing and recovery, should be as painless as possible so that the patient can recover … Postoperative pain therapy
Medicated pain therapy Very severe postoperative pain is treated with opiates. Opiates are centrally acting painkillers, as their action is based on the central nervous system. They can be administered both orally and intravenously. The intravenous method is preferred in postoperative pain therapy. The disadvantage of opiates is sometimes very unpleasant and strong side effects … Medicated pain therapy | Postoperative pain therapy
