[Treatment of acute postoperative pain]

Abstract

Postoperative pain is a subjective experience involving sensations and perceptions, which may be the result of tissue damage after surgery. Various analgesic drugs and techniques can be used to relief postoperative pain. They must be adapted to the surgery and to the patient. Moreover, adequate management of postoperative pain need to be organized. This include medical attitudes, clinical orientations, disciplinary involvements, consultative protocols and program education.