Exploring a Multi-Modal Approach to Pain Control in the Post-Anesthesia Care Area

Surgical spine patients often arrive in the PACU with a pain score of 10 out of 10. When pain level is this high, it is very difficult to get it under control. The primary type of medication given for pain in the PACU is an opioid which is known to cause respiratory depression. Patients recovering from anesthesia frequently need to be prompted to breathe.
Source: Journal of PeriAnesthesia Nursing - Category: Nursing Authors: Tags: ASPAN National Conference Abstract Source Type: research