British journal of hospital medicine
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Br J Hosp Med
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The management of acute postoperative pain has been the subject of much interest in the last 3 years. Better use of current drugs by changing methods of delivery and better education of staff have led to an improvement in the care of patients in pain. Attention to detail and vigilance can prevent the unwanted effects of respiratory depression and nausea.
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The use of Emla cream in the 1980s has enabled many procedures to be carried out without unnecessary pain or discomfort. Its various potential uses have been evaluated in many different specialties. This article reviews the application of Emla that have been found to be effective.