Pain characteristics and analgesic intake before and following cardiac surgery
Conclusion:
Study findings demonstrated a high prevalence of moderate to severe pain after cardiac surgery and insufficient analgesic administration. Results indicated that patients were discharged from hospital with unrelieved pain and a potential risk for further postoperative complications.
Source: European Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing - Category: Nursing Authors: Bjornnes, A. K., Rustoen, T., Lie, I., Watt-Watson, J., Leegaard, M. Tags: Original Articles Source Type: research
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