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How is pain managed in the hospital post-op?

April 26, 2017hospital managed pain post-op

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How is pain managed in the hospital post-op?

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Patients are taught how to use a P.C.A. or Patient-Controlled Analgesic pump in “Bariatric Boot Camp” before surgery. This device allows patients to control the delivery of their pain medication immediately after surgery until the next postoperative day when oral medications can be given.