DefinitionThis section has been translated automatically.
Pain occurring in connection with surgical procedures; usually limited to the postoperative phase, locally to the wound area.
TherapyThis section has been translated automatically.
- Mild pain: Paracetamol 4-6 times 500-1000 mg (e.g. Ben-u-ron Tbl., Supp.).
- Mild visceral pain: Metamizole 4-6 times 500-1000 mg (e.g. Novalgin Trp.).
- Moderate pain: Tramadol 2-3 times 100-300 mg (e.g. Tramal Trp., Kps., Tbl., Injection Supp.).
- Severe pain: Buprenorphine 3-4 times 0.2-1.2 mg (e.g. Temgesic Tbl., Injection).
- Special measure: PCA (patient controlled anaesthesia) pump. Pat. can control the administration of analgesics by himself depending on the pain. Prior detailed instruction by pain therapists is necessary.
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Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer