The advantages and adverse effects of the use of pain pumps after surgery.
i. The use of pain pumps after the operation, in particular the patient ‘ s self-controlled pain pumps (PCA), has the following significant advantages over traditional pain management methods:
1. Increased patient autonomy
The PCA system allows the patient to decide when and how many doses to receive painkillers. This means that individualized pain management can be achieved with flexibility, depending on the degree of pain.
2. More effective pain control
Because of its ability to respond quickly to the needs of patients, PCA is generally more effective in controlling pain and thus in improving the overall comfort of patients than in the case of a fixed interval.
Reducing the risk of complications
Better pain control promotes early activity and reduces the risk of complications due to long-term bed rest, such as lung infections, haemobolism and muscle atrophy.
4. Accelerated rehabilitation
The effective management of pain contributes to faster physical recovery, as patients are able to engage in earlier underground bed activities, physiotherapy and other rehabilitation activities, thereby reducing the length of hospitalization.
5. Increased patient satisfaction
The ability to self-manage pain gives patients a greater sense of control, and increases their sense of security and comfort, thus increasing the satisfaction of the whole treatment experience.
Optimizing the use of resources
Although the initial set-up costs are high, the PCA system can balance the costs of operating the hospital by reducing the need for additional treatment for patients and reducing the number of hospital days.
ii. The use of post-operative pain pumps is likely to encounter a number of adverse effects, such as the following, which are common:
Disgusting and vomiting: This is the most common side effect. If this happens, you can try to suspend the pain pump for a few minutes and try to take a deep breath or slightly change your position, such as sitting or sleeping. If the situation continues, medical personnel should be informed that they may adjust the dose or replace other types of painkillers.
Sleepy and dizzy: Some patients will feel tired or dizzy. Try to remain flat or half-sit and avoid sudden standing to prevent falling. Typically, the symptoms are gradually reduced over time. If necessary, the doctor must also be notified.
Pee-pee: Some people may have difficulty taking piss. More drinking water can help to promote bladder urination and, if normal urination is not possible for more than four to six hours, the help of a doctor should be sought in a timely manner and the urine should be kept where necessary.
Skin allergies: Persons who are sensitive to certain drug components may have an allergic reaction such as rash or itch. When such a phenomenon is detected, it is immediately discontinued and reported to health-care personnel in order to avoid increased allergic response.
constipation: Long-term use of analgesic pumps can slow down intestinal creeping and cause constipation. Increased intake of fibres (e.g., fruit and vegetables) in diets, adequate water consumption and adequate exercise can contribute to improvement. In the event of serious discomfort, the doctor may provide a sedative or other treatment.
In the light of the above, the use of post-operative pain pumps not only improves the comfort and rehabilitation of patients, but also provides more efficient and economical pain management strategies for medical institutions. Appropriate drug-use settings and monitoring are tailored to the specific situation of the patient. Any treatment has, of course, had a corresponding adverse effect, pre-empting and making reasonable adjustments in the face of adverse effects, minimizing or minimizing the occurrence of adverse effects, effectively controlling the symptoms of discomfort, ensuring a smoother recovery process, improving patients ‘ access to care, and also reducing the length of hospitalization and the cost of hospitalization and avoiding the waste of medical resources.
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