Ziser A, Murray M J
Department of Anesthesiology, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota.
Postgrad Med. 1993 Feb;93(2):173-4, 177-80, 183-4 passim. doi: 10.1080/00325481.1993.11701607.
Because pain has so many potent physiologic and psychological effects, successful management of postoperative pain can significantly influence the speed and degree of recovery. Drug therapy combined with nonpharmacologic pain-relief methods and an understanding of each patient's needs are required. Drs Ziser and Murray discuss the types of post-surgical pain experienced by patients and the pharmacologic treatment of this pain.