Postoperative pain management: new, convenient analgesic therapies.

Expert Opin Pharmacother

Clinical and Surgical Sciences, Anaesthesia, Critical Care and Pain Medicine, University of Edinburgh Royal Infirmary, Edinburgh, UK.

Published: March 2007

AI Article Synopsis

  • Acute postoperative pain is often not managed effectively worldwide, despite its importance for patient health.
  • The article discusses new analgesics and innovative delivery methods that could enhance postoperative pain management.
  • It highlights the pharmacological principles and practical applications of these new treatments for moderate-to-severe pain.

Article Abstract

Despite the potential benefits to patient health that can result from effective pain management, survey results continue to indicate that acute postoperative pain remains inadequately managed worldwide. The development of novel analgesics and advanced analgesic delivery techniques has the potential to improve current strategies for postoperative pain management. This article outlines the pharmacological principles and clinical utility of recently developed agents and a novel drug delivery device indicated for the management of moderate-to-severe acute postoperative pain.

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http://dx.doi.org/10.1517/14656566.8.4.391DOI Listing

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