These non-drug methods can enhance the patients sense of control and add to the effectiveness of the pharmacologic interventions. Non-drug interventions are not intended to replace analgesics rather are to be used as adjuncts to medicines. Non-drug interventions are provided by many disciplines including nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy and social worker. If the patient does not require any pain medication for 48 hours, pain assessment can be done Q shift. During this time, if the patient requests a pain medication, the assessment will then revert back to the frequency of pain medication ordered.
Sedation precedes opioid-induced respiratory depression.
Following Sedation Scale will be used at Northridge Hospital Medical Center. Sleeping, easily aroused. Requires no action. Requires no action. Requires no action.