Post-Op Analgesia Flashcards
1
Q
pain score = 0
A
no pain at rest or at movement
2
Q
pain score = 1
A
no pain at rest, slight at movement
3
Q
pain score = 2
A
intermittent at rest, moderate on movement
4
Q
pain score = 3
A
continuous at rest, severe on movement
5
Q
step one on who pain ladder
A
non opioid with/ without adjuvant analgesic ie regular paracetamol
good for pain score 0-1
6
Q
what is step two on who pain ladder
A
opiate for mild to moderate pain plus non opioidal with or without adjuvant analgesic eg paracetamol and codeine good for pain score 2
7
Q
what is step three on who pain ladder
A
opioid for moderate to severe pain
plus non opioid
with/without adjuvant analgesic
eg paracetamol and morphine
8
Q
what is the standard pca prescription
A
1mg morphine bolus with a 5 minute lockout
9
Q
how do you convert oral morphine to oral oxycodone
A
divide by 2
10
Q
how do you calculate the breakthrough dose~?
A
a sixth of teh total daily dose
