Investigating which painkillers give the best pain relief
The Cochrane Pain, Palliative and Supportive Care Group has brought together the evidence on the effectiveness of painkillers for adults in acute pain after surgery. This is essential reading for nurses caring for patients post-surgery. Click here to read the Evidently Cochrane blog which summarises the key points you need to know.
If you want to read more about the two new reviews, click here: ‘Comparing single doses of oral analgesics for acute pain in adults after operation‘ and here: ‘Adverse events after single doses of oral analgesics for acute pain after operation in adults‘.
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I have had a thoractomy four weeks ago.
I am still on Enzoflam 500 twice a day.
I still need some pain relief but am wary of long term use of painkillers. What should I switch to ?
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Dear Nita, thanks for your enquiry. I cannot advise you which painkillers to take, please see your GP to discuss your options. I do hope your pain resolved very soon.
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