PAIN AND PLASTIC SURGERY: HOW TO AVOID COMPLICATIONS ON THE PATH TO PERFECTION
Keywords:
Keywords: plastic surgery, perioperative pain management, non-opioid analgesics, regional analgesiaAbstract
Аnnotation. Postoperative pain is a key issue in plastic surgery, especially after major procedures. It may delay discharge and become chronic in 10–40% of cases. Pain management relies on non-opioid drugs and regional analgesia; opioids are used if needed.
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