title: Managing postoperative pain.
abstract: The postoperative course of a patient can be complicated by events such as pain, nausea and vomiting. These in themselves can have a significant impact upon morbidity and even survival. This article outlines key points to minimize such adverse outcomes.
authors.affiliation: Acute Pain Service, Shackleton Department of Anaesthetics, Southampton General Hospital, Southampton SO16 6YD.
authors.forename: M S
authors.initials: MS
authors.lastname: Taylor
mesh_terms: D000698:Analgesia / Q000379:methods*; D018712:Analgesics, Non-Narcotic / Q000008:administration & dosage; D000701:Analgesics, Opioid / Q000008:administration & dosage; D000894:Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Non-Steroidal / Q000008:administration & dosage; D006801:Humans; D009020:Morphine / Q000008:administration & dosage; D009340:Nefopam / Q000008:administration & dosage; D010098:Oxycodone / Q000008:administration & dosage; D010149:Postoperative Pain / Q000517:prevention & control*; D011229:Preanesthetic Medication; D014147:Tramadol / Q000008:administration & dosage
chemical_list: D018712:Analgesics, Non-Narcotic; D000701:Analgesics, Opioid; D000894:Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Non-Steroidal; D014147:Tramadol; D009340:Nefopam; D009020:Morphine; D010098:Oxycodone