TIM eMagazine Vol.3 Issue 11
Pain Scale
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delivered with each use and you can only receive a certain amount of
medication each hour. It is important for you to communicate with your
health care team if the pain medication is not effective.
Adjustments can be made to your PCA or IV. Your pain may not
completely disappear, but we should be able to provide adequate comfort
for you post-operatively.
As your hospital stay nears its end, you will probably be switched to oral
pain medication. You may also be given a prescription for pain relieving pills
to take home.
What are the benefits of adequate post-operative pain relief?
Pain medication allows you to be up and around more comfortably.
Movement is easier when it does not hurt. This helps healing and circulation
and can prevent post-op problems such as blood clots and pneumonia. All this
can add up to a shorter hospital stay.
Who do I communicate with regarding my pain relief?
Your surgeon and anesthesiologist are interested in your pain management.
Always feel free to communicate with them and the other hospital team members.
There are different methods of pain medication administration and pain relief. We
are dedicated to making your hospital stay as comfortable as possible. https://
themedicalcity.com/
How can The Medical City help you?
At The Medical City, we have a complete roster of competent pain experts who can
address different types of pain. For further inquiries, or if you want to seek consult,
please call:
PAIN MANAGEMENT CLINIC
3/F Nursing Tower 1, The Medical City
Tel. No. (+632) 988-1000 / (+632) 988-7000 ext. 6453
Email: [email protected]
CENTER FOR PATIENT PARTNERSHIP
Disclaimer: This information is not intended
17/F, Nursing Tower, The Medical City
to be used as a substitute for professional
Tel. No. (+632) 988-1000 / (+632) 988-7000 ext. 6444
Email: [email protected]
medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. If
you or someone you know have any of the
REFERENCES:
symptoms mentioned above, it is advisable
• http://www.reddinganesthesia.com/
• TMC Pain management clinic
to seek professional help.
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