Management of postoperative epidural analgesia: a survey of Australian practice.
A sample of Australian hospitals was surveyed about their practice preferences in relation to the management of epidural analgesia for postoperative pain. Results indicated substantial variation in practice preference across institutions with respect to observation protocols, epidural analgesia duration, catheter removal where anticoagulant therapy is concurrent and management of catheter problems. Further research appears necessary to develop optimal epidural analgesia management practice.
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Department of Pain Management, Prince of Wales Hospital, High Street, Randwick, N.S.W. 2031.
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D015360:Analgesia, Epidural; D001315:Australia; D019538:Health Care Surveys; D006801:Humans; D010149:Postoperative Pain / Q000517:prevention & control*; D011182:Postoperative Care; D011795:Surveys and Questionnaires