Management of postoperative pain in maxillofacial surgery

Management of postoperative pain in maxillofacial surgery

In this review we describe the evidence base for postoperative analgesia after maxillofacial surgery. We discuss the implications of poorly managed pain, risk factors for the development of severe pain, and pharmacological and non-pharmacological analgesic strategies to manage it.

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Veröffentlicht in:British journal of oral & maxillofacial surgery 2019-01, Vol.57 (1), p.4-11
Hauptverfasser: Evans, S.W., McCahon, R.A.
Format: Artikel
Sprache:eng
Schlagworte:
acute pain
analgesia
Dentistry
Postoperative pain
postsurgical pain
risk factors
surgery
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Zusammenfassung:In this review we describe the evidence base for postoperative analgesia after maxillofacial surgery. We discuss the implications of poorly managed pain, risk factors for the development of severe pain, and pharmacological and non-pharmacological analgesic strategies to manage it.
ISSN:0266-4356
1532-1940
DOI:10.1016/j.bjoms.2018.11.010