Care and management of patients receiving epidural analgesia

Nursing Standard
Martin Galligan

Abstract

Epidural analgesia continues to have an important role in the management of acute pain in post-operative settings. Although its use in clinical practice has declined, it continues to demonstrate superior analgesia effect compared with parenteral opioids. However, despite these benefits, epidural analgesia requires additional monitoring to ensure the timely identification of significant complications, such as haematoma and abscess. This article details the nursing care and management of adults receiving epidural analgesia in post-operative settings. It also outlines the main complications that may occur and how these can be managed.

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