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Which medications can be used for postoperative pain management?

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Postoperative pain management can involve a variety of medications, including both opioids and non-opioids.

Opioids

Non-opioids

A variety of medications, both opioids and non-opioids, can be used for postoperative pain management. The choice of medication should be individualized based on the patient's specific circumstances, the severity of the pain, and the potential for adverse effects.

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Postoperative pain

Medical management

Guidelines

Non-opioids, NSAIDs

Pathway
APS/.../ASRA 2016