Acta urologica Belgica
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Acta urologica Belgica · Sep 1993
[Patient-controlled epidural analgesia after major urologic surgery].
Postoperative pain is an important issue after major urological surgery. Efficient analgesia is mandatory. The administration of i.m. narcotics is considered routine. ⋯ This pump also allows patients to administer themselves additional boluses according to their needs. Sixty-two urological patients used this system to their own satisfaction and the satisfaction of the nursing and medical staff. This new approach of postoperative pain relief is discussed.