Management of postoperative pain relief is largely inadequate. Despite the recent advances in pain management, postoperative pain incidence has not decreased; most patients still experience severe pain after major surgery. Poorly or inadequately controlled pain was reported to be linked to prolonged hospitalization, decreased patient satisfaction, the risk of readmission, and a higher incidence of postoperative complications.
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morphine consumption
Timeframe: From the time of end of surgery till the pass of the first 24 hours postoperatively