Transcript LECTURE 9- Postoperative management dr fatma.ppt

Lecture Title : post op pain
management
Lecturer name: Fatma Al-Dammas Assistant Professor
Lecture Date:
The management of pain is a
multidisciplinary team effort involving
physicians, psychologists, nurses, and
physical therapists.
Copyright © 2003 American Society of Anesthesiologists. All rights
reserved
GOAL OF PAIN TREATMENT
• Improve quality of the pt .
• Facilitate rapid recovery &return to full function .
• Reduce morbidity .
• Allow early discharge from hospital .
Causes of Post-Operative Pain
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Incisional skin and subcutaneous tissue
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Deep
Positional
IV site
Tubes
Respiratory
Rehab
Surgical
Others
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cutting, coagulation, trauma
nerve compression, traction & bed sore.
needle trauma, extravasation, venous irritation
drains, nasogastric tube, ETT
from ETT, coughing, deep breathing
physiotherapy, movement, ambulation
complication of surgery
cast, dressing too tight, urinary retention
Pain Physiology
Pain
Pain is subjective
and
difficult to quantify
PAIN
An unpleasant sensory and
emotional experience
associated with actual or
potential tissue damage or
described in terms of such
damage.
( International association of
study of pain 1979)
CLASSIFICATION OF PAIN
PAIN
ACUTE
SOMATIC
SUPERFICIAL
CHRONIC
VISCERAL
DEEP
TRUE VISCERAL
TRUE PARIETAL
DE AFFERENTATION SYMPATHETICALLY
PAIN
MEDIATED PAIN
REFERED VISCERAL REFERED PARIETAL
CLASSIFICATION OF PAIN
According to Pathophysiology
• Nociceptive;
Due to activation, sensitization of peripheral
nociceptors.
• Neuropathic:
Due to injury or acquired abnormalities of
peripheral OR central nervous system.
CLASSIFICATION OF PAIN
According to Etiology
• Post operative
OR
• Cancer pain
CLASSIFICATION OF PAIN
According to Type of organ affected
– Toothache
– Earache
– Headache
– Low backache
ACUTE PAIN
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ACUTE PAIN
• Caused by noxious stimulation due to injury, a
disease process or abnormal function of muscle
or viscera
• It is nearly always nociceptive
• Nociceptive pain serves to detect, localize and
limit the tissue damage.
TYPES OF ACUTE PAIN
• Somatic
OR
• Visceral
SOMATIC PAIN
• Superficial
OR
• Deep
SUPERFICIAL SOMATIC PAIN
• Nociceptive input from skin, sub-cutaneous tissue
and mucous membranes
• Well localized and described as sharp, pricking,
burning and throbbing
DEEP SOMATIC PAIN
• Arise from Muscles, Tendons and Bones
• Dull, aching quality and is less well localized
• Intensity and Duration of stimulus affects the
degree of localization
VISCERAL PAIN
• Due to disease process, abnormal function of
internal organ or its covering, e.g. Parietal pleura,
Pericardium or Peritoneum.
SUBTYPES OF VISCERAL PAIN
– True localized visceral pain
– Localized parietal pain
– Referred Visceral pain
– Referred parietal pain
VISCERAL PAIN
• Dull, diffuse and in midline
• Frequently associated with abnormal sympathetic
activity causing nausea, vomiting, sweating and
changes in heart rate and blood pressure.
PARIETAL PAIN
• Sharp, often described as stabbing sensation
either localized to the area around the organ or
referred to a distant site.
Patterns Of Referred Pain
Patterns Of Referred Pain
SYSTEMIC RESPONCES TO ACUTE PAIN
Efferent limb of the pain pathway is
• Sympathetic nervous system
• Endocrine system.
Cardiovascular effects
 Tachycardia
 Hypertension
 Increased systemic vascular
resistance
RESPIRATORY SYSTEM
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Increased oxygen demand and consumption
Increased minute volume
Splinting and decreased chest excursion
Atelactasis, increased shunting, hypoxemia
Reduced vital capacity, retention of secretions and
chest infection
Gastrointestinal and Urinary Effects
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Increased sympathetic tone
Decreased motility, ileus and urinary retention
Hypersecretion of stomach
Increased chance of aspiration
Abdominal distension leads to decreased chest
excursion
ENDOCRINE EFFECTS
• Increase secretion of Catecholamine, Cartisol and
Glucagon
• Decreased secretion of Insulin and testosterone
HEMATOLOGICAL EFFECTS
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Increased platelet adhesiveness
Reduced fibrinolysis and
hypercoagulatability
IMMUNE EFFECTS
Leukocytosis
Lymphopenia
Depression of reticuloendothetial system
GENERAL SENSE OF WELL-BEING
• Anxiety
• Sleep disturbances
• Depression
POSITIVE ROLE OF PAIN
Acute pain plays a useful positive physiological role by
providing a warning of tissue damage .
Acute Pain management
• Pain management continues to be a challenge to nurses.
• PCA &epidural analgesia are advance in analgesia that
may assist nurse with this challenge
• Pain management can be evaluated in terms of its ability
to meet 2 main goals:
– To relieve postoperative pain.
– To relieve patient of inhibition of respiratory movement
without sedation.
CHRONIC PAIN
• Chronic pain is defined as that which persists
beyond the usual course of an acute disease or
after a reasonable time for healing to occur
• period varies between 6 or > months in most
definitions.
CHRONIC PAIN
• Chronic pain may be nociceptive, neuropathic, or
a combination of both.
CHRONIC PAIN
• Pt with chronic pain often have an absent
nuroendocrine stress response
• Have prominent sleep and affective (mood)
disturbances.
Classification – division according to duration of time
Chronic pain
Acute pain
 Lasts longer than expected
 Is uncoupled from the
causative event
 Becomes a disease in its own
right
 Its intensity no longer
correlates with a causal
stimulus
 Has lost its warning and
protective function
 Is a special therapeutic
challenge
 Requires interdisciplinary
procedures
 Is caused by external
or internal injury or
damage
 Its intensity correlates
with the triggering
stimulus
 It can be easily located
 Has a distinct warning
and protective function
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• Ask your patients about their pain
Assessment of pain:
Its intensity and character
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Onset
Location
Description
Aggravating and relieving factors
Previous treatment
Effect
Intensity
ASSESSMENT OF PAIN
Measurement tools provide a valuable means of
overcoming this problem.
Pain Assessment:
Visual analog scale What is the severity
Pain as bad as it
could possibly be
No pain
of the pain?
Descriptive intensity scale No pain Mild pain
Moderate
pain
Severe Worst possible
pain
pain
Numerical intensity scale 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
11 of 16
PAIN RATING SCALE
• The WONG BAKER FACES
SCALE.
• 0-No pain
• 10-Severe pain.
• User friendly.
• Easy to explain to patient.
• Compact to carry
• Wong Baker Faces Pain Rating Scale could be used as three scales
because it combines
• Facial expression.
• Numbers.
• Words.
• (Ask patient to point to the faces that matches their feeling.The
number used to record the score)
FLACC scale
Children between 3-8 years
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Usually have a word for pain
Can articulate more detail about the presence and
location of pain; less able to comment on quality or
intensity
Examples:
– Color scales
– Faces scales
Children older than 8 years
• Use the standard visual analog scale
• Same used in adults
Pharmacology of Pain
Management
There are many different techniques,nonpharmacological &pharmacological , both
regional and non-regional to provide post op
analgesia.
Nonpharmacologic Approaches to Relieve Pain and Prevent Suffering
hydrotherapy
intradermal water blocks
movement & Positioning
touch and massage
acupuncture
(TENS)
aromatherapy
heat and cold
audioanalgesia.
PHARMACOLEGICAL
WHO Ladder
An essential principle in using medications to
manage pain is to individualize the regimen
to the patient
3 severe
WHO step Ladder
2 moderate
Codeine
Hydrocodone
1 mild
Oxycodone
Dihydrocodeine
ASA
Acetaminophe
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NSAIDs
± Adjuvants
Tramadol
± Adjuvants
Morphine
Hydromorphone
Methadone
Pethidine
Fentanyl
Oxycodone
± Adjuvants
WHO analgesic guidelines
• Oral medications whenever possible
• Dose “by the clock” – but always have “as
needed”medications for breakthrough pain
• Titrate the dose
• Use appropriate dosing intervals
• Be aware of relative potencies
Pharmacological approach
NON OPIOID
Acetamenophen
NSAIDs
OPIOID
WEAK OPIOID
Tramal
Strong Opioids
morphine
• Adjuvents therapy
– Anticonvulsant
– Antidepressants
– NMDA antagonists
– Muscle relaxants
– Clonidine
– Corticosteroids
– Local Anesthetics
– Sedatives
Methods of Acute Postoperaive Pain Relief
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Intramuscular
Intravenous - Intermittent Bolus
Intravenous-Continuous Infusion
Patient Control Analgesia (PCA)
Epidural analgesia
Peripheral Blocks
Acute Pain
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Postop pain is a type of “Acute
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Pain”
Recent onset,
 Limited duration,
 Has a causal relationship,
 Variable pain intensity,
 Variable response to analgesia
PCA
Patient Controlled Analgesia
• PCA is based on the belief that patients are
the best judges of their pain.
• They should be allowed an active role in
controlling their pain.
• That pain relief should be secured as
quickly as possible.
PCA
PCA are modified infusion
pumps that allow patient
to self administer a small
dose of opioid when pain
is present , thus allowing
patients to titrate their
level of analgesia against
the amount of pain they
are experiencing.
PATIENT SELECTION
• Patient should not be denied access
to this modality simply because of
age.
• Screen for cognitive and physical
ability to manage their pain by using
the PCA.
• Should have the understanding of
PATIENT SELECTION
 PCA not offered to confused patient and
those who become confused should have
PCA discontinued.
 The same patient selection guidelines and
consideration for the use of PCA apply to
children.
 Important to remind parents and
PCA
• PCA is well tolerated.
• Offer flexibility in dose size and dose interval in
individual patients.
• Therapeutic serum level can be reached relatively
quickly because the drug is administered into the
vascular system directly.
PCA
• Patient can secure an early therapeutic
serum level with loading doses titrated to
individual pain needs.
• A steady state plasma level occurs because
the elimination of the drug from the
plasma is balanced by the patients self
administered drug injection.
Relationship
mode of delivery of analgesia to serum
• IM
and IV ofPCA
analgesic level
PCA
• PCA allows patient control over their pain and
therefore gives greater satisfaction.
• PCA also eliminates the lag time between pain
sensation and administration of analgesia.
PATIENT FEELS PAIN
PAIN CYCLE
Sedation
I.M PRN ANALGESIA
Calls Nurse
Drug Absorbed
Nurse Screen
I.M Given
Meds Prepared
PATIENT FEELS PAIN
Analgesia
PCA
Calls Nurse
Drug Absorbed
Nurse Screen
I.M Given
Meds Prepared
PCA
• The pump documents the total number of
mg of drug delivered, the number of times
the patient requests a bolus and number of
times medication is delivered in response
to demands.
• This information is helpful when assessing
whether the established PCA parameters
BENEFITS
BENEFITS
• Decreased nursing time
• Increased patient satisfaction.
• Used in a variety of medical and post-op surgical
conditions.
• Decreased narcotic usage.
• Decreased level of sedation.
• Earlier ambulation.
BENEFITS
• Decreased overall pain scores reported by
patients.
• Increased compliance to post op care.
• Less anxiety.
• More autonomy regarding pain control.
• Improved rest and sleep pattern
Benefits of Epidural Analgesia
Better pain control
Earlier ambulation
Improved Pulmonary Mechanics
Decreased incidence of DVT
Faster return of bowel function
OBJECTIVES
• Identify the anatomy and physiology of the
spinal column in relation to the placement of an
epidural catheter.
• Identify the nursing responsibilities in caring for a
patient receiving epidural analgesia.
DEFINITIONS
• EPIDURAL=administration of medication into epidural space
• INTRATHECAL=administration of medication into subarachnoid
space
OVERVIEW
OF THE
SPINAL ANATOMY
SPINAL CORD
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Located and protected within vertebral column
Extends from the foramen magnum to lower border 1st L1 (adult) S2 (kids)
SC taper to a fibrous band - conus medullaris
Nerve root continue beyond the conus- cauda equina
Surrounded by the meninges,(dura,arachnoid &pia mater.)
The ligaments
1c.supraspinous ligament
2b.Interspinous
ligament
3a.ligamentum flavum
EPIDURAL SPACE
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Potential space
Between the dura mater,luigamentum flavum
Made up of vasculature, nerves, fat and lymphatic
Extends from foramen magnum to the sacrococcygeal ligament
INDICATIONS
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The objective of epidural analgesia is to relieve pain.
Major surgery
Trauma (# ribs)
Palliative care (intractable pain)
Labour and Delivery
CONTRAINDICATIONS
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Patient refusal
Known allergy to opioid or local anesthetic
Infection/abscess near the proposed injection site
Sepsis
Coagulation disorder
Hypotension / hypovolemia
Spinal deformity/increased ICP
Patient assume a sitting or side-lying
position with the back arched toward the
physician.Help to spread the vertebrae
apart
Height of sensory
block
Lumbar-T4
Thoracic-T2
INSERTION OF EPIDURAL CATHETER
• Positioning of patient
• The site is dependent upon the area of pain
• Fixing the catheter
Incision
Level
Thoracic
Upper abdo
Lower abdo
Pelvic
Lower extremity
T4-T6
T6-T8
T8-T10
T8-T10
L1-L4
EPIDURAL CATHETERS
• Ideal Placement (adult) 10-12 cm at the skin
• Epidural catheters have markings that indicate their length.
= there is a mark at the tip of the catheter
= the 1st single mark up the catheter is 5cm
= double mark up the catheter is 10 cm
= triple mark on the catheter is 15 cm
= four mark together indicate 20cm
A change in depth of the catheter indicates migration either into or out of the epidural
space.
CATHETER MIGRATION
Catheter migration into a blood vessel in the epidural space or
subarachnoid space
 rapid onset LOC
 Decrease loss of sensory or motor loss (marcain)
 Toxicity
 Profound hypotension
CATHETER MIGRATION
Out of the epidural space
• ineffective analgesia
• no analgesia
• drugs deposited into soft tissue.
DRUGS
• One of the most important factors influencing drug absorption and
bioavailability is the drug SOLUBILITY
• The more lipid soluble rapid onset & shorter duration
MEDICATION COMMONLY USED
• OPIOIDS-Fentanyl +Morphine
(affect the pain transmission at the opioid receptors)
• L.A.-Bupivacaine(marcaine)
(inhibits the pain impulse transmission in the nerves with which
it comes in contact)
METHODS OF ADMINISTRATION
 BOLUS (FENTANYL, DURAMORPH)
 CONTINUOUS INFUSION(MARCAINE+FENTANYL)
 All drugs administered epidural should be preservative free.
 All epidural opioids should be diluted with normal saline prior to intermittent
bolus administration.
EPIDURAL LOCAL
 Bupivacaine (marcaine)
Mechanism of Action
 Bupivacaine (marcaine)
- local anaesthetic works as an
analgesic (subanesthetic dose)
- inhibiting impulse transmission inthe nerve fibers
- sensory nerves are blocked first before the motor fibers
- sensory fibers carrying the pain is blocked before those
carrying heat cold touch and pressure.
EPIDURAL LOCAL ANESTHETIC(MARCAINE)
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Onset 10-15 minutes
Duration- 4 hrs+ after a bolus or after infusion is stopped
Marcaine(0.0625%-0.125%-0.25%)
Extend of spread influenced by volume and position of patient
OPIOIDS
Mechanism of action-distribution
 Vascular uptake by blood vessels in the epidural space
 Diffusion through dura into CSF to spinal cord to the site
of action.
 Uptake by the fat in the epidural space.
Morphine (Duramorph/Astramorph)
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Hydrophilic(water soluble)
Slow to diffuse across the dura on to the spinal cord
Can cause late respiratory depression
Monitor respiratory status for 12 hrs after the last dose of
duramorph
• Duration 6 hrs+
• Broad spread
Fentanyl (preservativefree)
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Lipophilic(fat soluble)
Crossess the dura rapidly
Rapid onset of action(segmental)
Decreased risk of late respiratory depression
Onset 5-20 mins
Duration 2-4hrs
Excellent for breakthrough pain
Opioid pharmacology
Opioid pharmacology
•Peak plasma concentration after
po = 1 hour
SC,IM = 30MINS
IV
= 6MIN
•Half- life at steady state
PO,PR,SC,IM,IV = 2-4 H.
Adverse Effects -Opioids
 Sedation and resp.depression- IV narcan
 N/V-Opioids stimulate the chemoreceptor trigger zone
primperan
 Pruritus- diphenhydramine or narcan (low dose)
 Urinary retention- low dose narcan and /or catheterization
 Slowing of GI motility
 Hypotension
ASSESSMENT OF THE SEDATION LEVEL
None
Alert
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Mild
Easily aroused
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Moderate
Difficult to arouse or RR
<10 notify APS pg2789
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Severe
Unresponsive or RR <8.
notify APS2789
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Motor and Sensory Assessment
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Motor assessment
Sensory assessment:
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Assessment of motor block
Bromage Score
Motor and Sensory Assessment
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Sensory assessment:
* Use ice in the tip of a glove
* Start in upper neck and move down thorax bilaterally
assessing all potential dermatomes
* Level of block is where intensity of cold changes or
the cold sensation is absent
* assess the dermatomes below the pelvis
Adverse Effects L.A
• Hypotension-assess intravascular volume status
-no trendelenberg positioning
• Teach patient to move slowly
from a lying position to sitting to
standing position.
Treatment
• fluids
Cont.
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Temporary lower-extremity motor
or sensory deficits.
Tx: lower the rate or
concentration.
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Urine retention
Tx: catheter
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Local anesthetic toxicity
(neurotoxicity)
Tx: stop infusion.
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Resp. insufficiency
Tx:stop infusion
- ABC(100% o2
call for help)
- Assess spread
and
height of block
- Alt.analgesia
OTHER COMPLICATIONS
• Headache (dural puncture)
Tx: symptomatic treatment
Autologous blood patch
• Infection
• nausea and vomiting.
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Intravenous placement of
catheter
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Subdural placement of catheter
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Haematoma
EPIDURAL ANALGESIA(GUIDELINES)
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Collect items
Assess patient
Inspect site
Wash hands
Aspiration test – Glucose test
Administer
Document
Evaluate the outcome
Unrelieved pain is morally and ethically
unaccepted.
Reference book and the
relevant page numbers..
Thank You 
Dr.
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