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Post-operative Pain Control

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Post-operative Pain Control


Post-operative Pain Trend

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

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.


Pain Control in Ward

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

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

Scenario 2¡GDrowsiness

If you feel very sleepy or drowsy after taking analgesics, please withhold Lyrica.



Scenario 3: Gastric discomfort

Scenario 3: Gastric discomfort

If you feel epigastric pain or discomfort after taking analgeiscs, please withhold Arcoxia.



Scenario 4: Nausea / Vomiting

Scenario 4: Nausea / Vomiting

If you feel very dizzy and nausea after taking analgesics, please withhold Tramadol.



Scenario 5: Pain improves

Scenario 5: Pain improves

If you feel less painful, you can gradually step down or discontinue analgesics.



Swelling control

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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