Pain relief after major gynaecological surgery.
The effect of Voltarol, administered routinely, in reducing the postoperative requirement for opioid drugs was monitored using patient-controlled analgesia. Omnopon consumption was recorded together with pain scores. The significance of the results is discussed with reference to the dosage and timing of analgesia and to nursing practice.
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D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D016058:Analgesia, Patient-Controlled / Q000379:methods* / Q000451:nursing; D004008:Diclofenac / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D005260:Female; D005831:Genital Diseases, Female / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D008875:Middle Aged; D009892:Opium / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D010149:Postoperative Pain / Q000188:drug therapy* / Q000209:etiology / Q000451:nursing
D004008:Diclofenac; D009892:Opium