A review of methods for relief of postoperative pain
Dodson, M.E.
Annals of the Royal College of Surgeons of England 64(5): 324-327
1982
ISSN/ISBN: 0035-8843 PMID: 6981372 Document Number: 193317
Methods available for the relief of postoperative pain are reviewed. The use of intermittent injections of morphine is likely to remain the established method and suggestions are made for its more effective use. Newer methods are discussed in terms of their expense and the effects on medical and nursing workload. It is suggested that nurses trained in pain relief methods could greatly improve the relief of pain following operation.