title: Postoperative epidural analgesia.
abstract: Epidural analgesia is an important advance in the treatment of postoperative pain. Improved pain relief and decreased patient morbidity have combined to make this technique more desirable than the use of traditional intramuscular narcotics. Optimal patient care and satisfaction, however, can only be achieved with the education and assistance of experienced nursing staff familiar with postoperative epidural analgesia therapy.
authors.forename: T R
authors.initials: TR
authors.lastname: Lubenow
authors.forename: A D
authors.initials: AD
authors.lastname: Ivankovich
mesh_terms: D015360:Analgesia, Epidural / Q000379:methods* / Q000451:nursing; D006801:Humans; D010149:Postoperative Pain / Q000188:drug therapy* / Q000451:nursing; D010347:Patient Care Planning