Can an anesthesia analgesia pump solve the problem of postoperative pain? Who is suitable for installing an analgesia pump?

With the progress of modern medicine, not only the treatment methods are changing with each passing day, but also the medical experience and pain reduction have made great progress. In the past, surgery was painful. Even if the surgery could be endured, the pain after the surgery would make the patient feel miserable. The famous "Yulin pregnant woman jumping off the building incident" two years ago was caused by the fact that the pregnant woman could not bear the pain of childbirth.

Therefore, solving the pain problem is a must. Fortunately, we have anesthesia analgesia pumps.

First let's understand what an anesthesia analgesia pump is:

Anesthesia analgesia pump is an automatic micro-infusion device used for pain treatment of patients, which is divided into mechanical analgesia pump and electronic analgesia pump. This reveals several pieces of information: pain treatment, which means that this is a pain relief device; automatic, which means that this device is different from calling a doctor or nurse for an injection; micro-infusion device, which means that this is a low-dose analgesia that can last for a long time.

This kind of device is generally small, mainly for the convenience of carrying. During the hospitalization, the patient can get effective pain relief without affecting the ground activities, which is conducive to the rapid recovery after surgery.

Below, we introduce mechanical pumps and electronic pumps respectively:

Mechanical pumps are all disposable designs, and now they are generally PCA pumps with patient self-control functions. In other words, patients can administer drugs by themselves, but this administration is limited and will not be unlimited. The principle is that under normal circumstances, there is a silicone capsule inside the mechanical pump, and the drug liquid is pressed out by the elastic retraction force of the capsule and infused into the patient's body. When the patient feels obvious pain, he can press the Bolus button by hand to administer the drug. The volume of the drug liquid is 0.5 ml, and it can only be pressed again after an interval of 15 minutes.

The electronic pump is battery-driven, and uses a motor to drive a dedicated infusion set to complete micro-infusion. The infusion speed can be designed with multiple gears, and it also has a pipeline blockage alarm function. The infusion set inside can be replaced. After each use, a new infusion set and drug storage bag can be replaced for other patients.

Who is suitable for installing a pain pump?

1. Patients who need analgesia. The patient's subjective will is the first consideration. Unless it is a life-saving treatment, it generally requires the patient's consent before it can be implemented;

2. Generally, major surgeries, such as thoracotomy, laparotomy or orthopedic surgery;

3. Patients with a lower pain range (usually more afraid of pain);

4. The pain has affected the postoperative rest or activities;

5. The pain affects the patient's blood pressure or heart;

6. To reduce postoperative stress response.

How do I know if I need a pain pump?

Before the operation, the anesthesiologist will explain the function of the pain pump to the patient and ask for a signature. If the signature is signed, it means that the patient agrees to install the postoperative pain pump. Generally, this pain pump is voluntary, but some surgeries require analgesia for medical reasons. If the patient has coronary heart disease, the doctor is worried that the pain may induce a heart attack, so he will strongly recommend the installation of a pain pump, but it is not mandatory. If the patient firmly refuses, the doctor can only think of other ways.

How long does a postoperative analgesia pump usually last?

Postoperative analgesia pumps generally work for 1 to 2 days. For example, the capacity of a mechanical pump is generally 100 ml. Calculated at 2 ml per hour, it can work for about 50 hours.

Are there any side effects of postoperative pain pump?

There are generally no serious or fatal side effects, but nausea and vomiting are possible.

Are postoperative pain pumps expensive?

A postoperative analgesia pump generally costs several hundred dollars, and the daily management fee is about several dozen dollars.

In short, the benefits of postoperative analgesia pumps outweigh the risks. If your doctor recommends installing one, it is best to agree to it.