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Effective pain relief is very important not only for humanitarian and ethical reasons, but also in order to avoid several postoperative complications and to obtain a faster recovery from surgery and an earlier discharge from hospital. Good pain management in the peri- and postoperative periods helps to ensure the best outcome for the patient [1]. Pain relief per se does not significantly improve the postoperative outcome, with the exception of patient satisfaction and pulmonary complications. Instead, postoperative morbidity and hospital stays are dependent on many factors, including preoperative information, quality of analgesia, and existing programs for postoperative care and rehabilitation, including orders for mobilisation, oral nutrition, and discharge criteria [2]. In recent years, the techniques for pain management in patients undergoing surgery have substantially improved. The choice of analgesic and the route and technique of administration can be tailored to the individual’s need to optimise pain control and to avoid postoperative discomfort and suffering. |
