title: Use of epidural analgesia in post-operative pain management.
abstract: This article provides an overview of the use of epidural infusion analgesia in the management of patients with post-operative pain. Epidural analgesia is an effective method for relieving pain and has minimal side effects. However, life-threatening complications can occur and nurses need to be able to identify these and provide safe care for patients.
authors.affiliation: Castle Hill Hospital, Cottingham, East Yorkshire.
authors.forename: Carole
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Weetman
authors.forename: Wendy
authors.initials: W
authors.lastname: Allison
mesh_terms: D000038:Abscess / Q000209:etiology; D000344:Afferent Pathways / Q000033:anatomy & histology / Q000502:physiology; D015360:Analgesia, Epidural / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000379:methods* / Q000451:nursing*; D000701:Analgesics, Opioid / Q000627:therapeutic use; D000779:Anesthetics, Local / Q000627:therapeutic use; D003428:Cross Infection / Q000209:etiology; D016903:Drug Monitoring / Q000451:nursing; D004868:Equipment Failure; D006406:Hematoma / Q000209:etiology; D006801:Humans; D007022:Hypotension / Q000139:chemically induced; D007258:Informed Consent; D009325:Nausea / Q000139:chemically induced; D024802:Nurse's Role; D009730:Nursing Assessment; D010147:Pain Measurement; D010149:Postoperative Pain / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000188:drug therapy* / Q000451:nursing*; D018579:Patient Selection; D011182:Postoperative Care / Q000379:methods* / Q000451:nursing; D011537:Pruritus / Q000139:chemically induced; D012131:Respiratory Insufficiency / Q000139:chemically induced; D014839:Vomiting / Q000139:chemically induced
chemical_list: D000701:Analgesics, Opioid; D000779:Anesthetics, Local