Vol. XIII, No. 5Archive > May, 2012

5 Tips for Smoother Pain Pump Use

Follow these steps to decrease post-op pain and increase patient satisfaction.

Richard Griggs, MD

With the proper use, and the proper patient, pain pumps used with continuous nerve block catheters can be extremely effective pain management tools. Use these tips to help your patients handle post-op pain more easily, safely and successfully.

 
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