Post-Surgical Pain Management Protocols
Ensuring Patient Comfort, Faster Recovery & Better Surgical Outcomes
Comprehensive Surgical Care in Thane – By Dr. Ankur Bhanushali
General, Laparoscopic, Emergency & Daycare Surgery Specialist
Why Post-Surgical Pain Management Is Important
Pain after surgery is expected, but uncontrolled pain can delay recovery and increase complications.
Effective pain management helps to:
✔ Improve patient comfort
✔ Enable early mobilization
✔ Reduce stress response
✔ Prevent chronic pain
✔ Shorten hospital stay
Pain control is a core part of modern surgical care.
Goals of Post-Operative Pain Management
✔ Adequate pain relief
✔ Minimal side effects
✔ Early ambulation
✔ Faster wound healing
✔ Improved patient satisfaction
Comfort directly affects outcomes.
Types of Post-Surgical Pain
🔹 Acute Pain
✔ Immediately after surgery
✔ Usually short-term
✔ Managed aggressively
🔹 Breakthrough Pain
✔ Sudden pain spikes
✔ Requires rescue medication
🔹 Persistent Pain
✔ Requires reassessment
✔ Multidisciplinary approach
Timely assessment is essential.
Pain Assessment Protocols
✔ Pain score monitoring (VAS / Numeric Scale)
✔ Regular nursing documentation
✔ Patient feedback
✔ Dynamic pain assessment during movement
Pain must be measured to be treated.
Multimodal Pain Management Approach
Modern hospitals follow multimodal analgesia, combining different methods for better pain relief with fewer side effects.
1️⃣ Pharmacological Methods
✔ Paracetamol
✔ NSAIDs
✔ Opioids (when required)
✔ Antispasmodics
Given in a controlled, stepwise manner.
2️⃣ Regional & Local Techniques
✔ Local anesthetic infiltration
✔ Nerve blocks
✔ Epidural analgesia (for major surgeries)
Reduces systemic drug use.
3️⃣ Non-Pharmacological Support
✔ Positioning
✔ Cold or warm compress
✔ Early mobilization
✔ Patient reassurance
Holistic care improves comfort.
Pain Control in Daycare Surgery
✔ Short-acting anesthetics
✔ Oral pain medications
✔ Clear discharge instructions
✔ Emergency contact guidance
Enables safe same-day discharge.
Pain Management in Major & Emergency Surgeries
✔ ICU-based pain monitoring
✔ IV analgesia protocols
✔ Gradual oral transition
✔ Continuous reassessment
Critical patients need close monitoring.
Preventing Complications of Poor Pain Control
Uncontrolled pain can lead to:
❌ Delayed mobilization
❌ Lung infections
❌ Deep vein thrombosis
❌ Prolonged hospital stay
Pain control is preventive care.
Role of Nursing Team in Pain Management
✔ Regular pain scoring
✔ Timely medication administration
✔ Monitoring side effects
✔ Patient education
Nurses are key to successful pain control.
Pain Management Protocols at Aayush Multispeciality Hospital
✔ Standardized pain charts
✔ Multimodal analgesia protocols
✔ Trained anesthesia & nursing team
✔ ICU & ward-level monitoring
Comfort with safety.
Why Dr. Ankur Bhanushali Focuses on Structured Pain Control
✔ Faster recovery
✔ Better patient experience
✔ Reduced complications
✔ Ethical, patient-centered care
Successful surgery includes pain relief.
Aayush Multispeciality Hospital – Full Address
📍 1st Floor, Marigold Apartment, Almeda Road, Panch Pakhdi, Thane West – 400602, Maharashtra, India
📞 +91 86910 33033
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Dr. Ankur Surgical Clinic – Full Address
📍 Shop No 4, Laxmi Krupa Building, Edulji Road, Charai, Thane West – 400602, Maharashtra, India
📞 +91 86910 33066
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