European journal of anaesthesiology
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Eur J Anaesthesiol
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Epidural and intravenous analgesia are widely used for postoperative pain management. Efficacy and safety is enhanced with the establishment of acute pain services. We studied the terms of application of these techniques in Greek hospitals and compared practices between anaesthetic departments with or without acute pain services. ⋯ Our study discloses important issues regarding the use of intravenous and epidural analgesia and postoperative patient monitoring in Greek hospitals. Implementation of acute pain services that are satisfying the quality criteria may help to improve patient care.
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Changes in renal function in valvular and coronary patients.