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- Carolyn Mackintosh.
- University of Bradford, Bradford. c.mackintosh@bradford.ac.uk
- Nurs Stand. 2007 Oct 10;22(5):49-55; quiz 58.
AbstractEffective pain management is essential in the post-operative period to ensure that patients do not experience unnecessary distress or suffering and to minimise potential complications. Post-operative pain management strategies should focus on combining pharmacological management and comfort measures to ensure maximum pain relief for each patient.
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