Pain Control After Spine Surgery at UW Medicine -

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Pain Control After Spine Surgery at UW Medicine

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Abstract

This handout is a chapter in the Spine Care Companion. It explains how pain is controlled with prescription pain medicines (opioids) after spine surgery at UW Medicine. It includes safety precautions, tips for preventing constipation, how to taper doses, and who to call for help.

Author

Patient Care Services

Publisher

University of Washington Medical Center

Date Published (original date)

2022

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General Subject

Patient Care Procedures & Instructions

Specific Subject/Keyword

Pain

Pain Management

Spine

Surgery

Languages

English

Record ID

5001