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Another important post-operative consideration is analgesia. Many procedures are painful and so it is important to aid recovery and make the animal patient that analgesia is continued after the procedure has been completed. It is important to remember that some analgesics may have a sedative effect also so patients should be continually monitored.
Another important post-operative consideration is analgesia. Many procedures are painful and so it is important to aid recovery and make the animal patient that analgesia is continued after the procedure has been completed. It is important to remember that some analgesics may have a sedative effect also so patients should be continually monitored.
Assessment of pain should be carried out at regular intervals to adjust analgesia appropriately. Factors to observe include :-
*Attitude and behaviour.
*Degree of vocalisation.
*Response to stroking and gentle examination and manipulation of wounds and surrounding area.