Discussion about post operative pain management covering the following topics: <ul><li>Assessment of patient medical history and pain tolerance, mental health or substance history</li><li>Nature of surgery </li><li>Regional blocks </li><li>Prescribed analgesia - regular versus PRN </li><li>Swelling and elevation </li><li>When to escalate </li><li>Pain ladder </li><li>Patient education </li></ul>

Discussion about post operative pain management covering the following topics: Assessment of patient medical history and pain tolerance, mental health or substance historyNature of surgery Regional blocks Prescribed analgesia - regular versus PRN Swelling and elevation When to escalate Pain ladder Patient education

Episode 1 - Post Operative Pain Management

A podcast geared towards Nurses managing the care and treatment of patients with hand injuries or conditions. By Kay, Hand Clinical Nurse Consultant and Nav, Hand Surgeon Sydney Hospital Hand Unit

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A podcast geared towards Nurses managing the care and treatment of patients with hand injuries or conditions. By Kay, Hand Clinical Nurse Consultant and Nav, Hand Surgeon Sydney Hospital Hand Unit

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Episode 1 - Post Operative Pain Management

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