The '''post operative period''' is an important stage within an anaesthetic procedure, both immediately after the anesthetic and ocne the patient is back in wards/the stable etc.
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The '''post operative period''' is an important stage within an anaesthetic procedure, both immediately after the anesthetic and once the patient is back in wards/stables etc.
==Immediately Post Anaesthetic==
==Immediately Post Anaesthetic==
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==Post Operative Analgesia==
==Post Operative Analgesia==
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'''Post operative analgesia''' is often forgotten but it of great importance in any anaesthetic procedure. A variety of agents can be used. The patient should be closely monitored after the procedure and pain assessed regularly to adjust the analgesic protocol appropriately.
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'''Post operative [[Pain#Analgesics|analgesia]]''' is often forgotten but it of great importance in any anaesthetic procedure. A variety of agents can be used. The patient should be closely monitored after the procedure and pain assessed regularly to adjust the analgesic protocol appropriately.