Do Cox-2 inhibitors have the potential to improve postoperative pain control?

Margaret M Dunham

Do Cox-2 inhibitors have the potential to improve postoperative pain control?

Prof Nurse. 2004 Sep;20(1):33-5.

Author

Margaret M Dunham¹

Affiliation

¹ School of Nursing and Midwifery, University of Sheffield, Northern General Hospital, Sheffield. m.dunham@sheffield.ac.uk

PMID: 15468779

Abstract

With the ever-developing role of nurses in pain management and the increasing responsibilities for nurse prescribers, it is important for nurses to be aware of the current evidence base for practice in this area. This article considers some of the latest research surrounding Cox-2 drugs and guidance on their use.

Publication types

Comparative Study

MeSH terms

Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Non-Steroidal / therapeutic use
Cyclooxygenase Inhibitors / adverse effects
Cyclooxygenase Inhibitors / therapeutic use*
Humans
Pain, Postoperative / drug therapy*

Substances

Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Non-Steroidal
Cyclooxygenase Inhibitors