Best Practice Statement - Post-Operative Pain Management (PDF, 308K, 1.21 mins)
Best Practice Statement - Post-Operative Pain Management (Word, 394K, 1.44 mins)
This best practice statement has been developed by a working group of clinical nurse specialists working in acute pain services across Scotland, with support from NHS QIS. A multidisciplinary reference group has advised the working group.
The aim of the statement is to offer guidance to nursing and midwifery staff and their colleagues on best practice relating to postoperative pain management.
This statement does not address specific drugs used for postoperative pain, nor does it suggest which drugs are most appropriate for postoperative pain management. It is not intended to be a prescriptive document, but to highlight best practice in postoperative pain management.