Pain Control in Ambulatory Surgery
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By the end of the twentieth century, more than 70 % of all elective procedures in North America will be performed on an ambulatory basis. Postoperative pain is one of the main barriers to increasing the range of ambulatory procedures. Persistent pain has been shown to lead to postoperative nausea and vomiting, delayed discharge, [1] contact with medical facility after discharge, and unanticipated admissions. The rapid, immediate recovery afforded by the use of new, short-acting anesthetic agents has led to the concept of fast-tracking, bypassing the postanesthetic care unit (PACU) ; however, the economic benefits for fast-tracking will not be realized unless postoperative pain is well controlled.
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