Post-operative Pain Control
Educational Video
(Chinese version only)
Post-operative Pain Trend
Pain Trend
After operation, nurses will give analgesics to patient regularly according to doctor¡¥s prescription. If patient still feels intolerable pain after the regular medication, he/she can ask the ward nurse to give him/her extra analgesics as prescribed.
Pain Control in Ward
Analgesics
In addition, anaesthetist may prescribe intravenous Patient-Controlled Analgesia according to the patient¡¦s need. Patient can press a button to control the amount of injected analgesics according to his/her own level of pain. This can ease the pain satisfactorily.
Side Effect
If patient feels dizzy or suffers from nausea or vomiting, he/she can ask the ward nurse for anti-emetics injection.
Pain Control at Home
Alert: Doctor would prescribe analgesics according to patient¡¥s condition. The following medication is for reference only. Name and packing of medication may be different, please take medication according to prescription. If you have any questions, please consult your doctor.
Scenario 1¡GSevere pain
If you feel severe pain at the operated site after operation, please attend the Accident and Emergency Department or nurse clinic as soon as possible.
Scenario 2¡GDrowsiness
If you feel very sleepy or drowsy after taking analgesics, please withhold Lyrica.
Scenario 3: Gastric discomfort
If you feel epigastric pain or discomfort after taking analgeiscs, please withhold Arcoxia.
Scenario 4: Nausea / Vomiting
If you feel very dizzy and nausea after taking analgesics, please withhold Tramadol.
Scenario 5: Pain improves
If you feel less painful, you can gradually step down or discontinue analgesics.
Swelling control
Regular ankle pump exercise can improve circulation and decrease leg swelling.
Patient after knee replacement need regular ice therapy to control pain and swelling. (15-20 minutes each time, 4-5 times per day)
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