We program the pump to allow you a dosage which will provide comfort without risk of overmedicating yourself. The control button will be placed where you can easily find it. The great advantage is the rapid pain relief with no painful shots. Epidural - An epidural is a small catheter placed in your back by an anesthesiologist. Pain medicine is administered through the catheter by a computerized pump that is set to meet your needs.
Most people think about epidural pain relief for women in labor.
Epidurals are now being used for pain control for many surgical procedures as well. B. Other pain control methods Non-drug methods of pain control also include massage, hot or cold packs, positioning, splinting of an incision, relaxation, music or other pastimes to distract you, prayer and positive thinking. We ask that you help your doctors and nurses to measure your pain. The nurses and doctors want and need to know about your pain. Take your pain medication or ask the nurse for pain medication when the pain starts.