Why the study?
Post-cardiac surgery pain is complex and linked to complications, and a single-centre pain protocol proved effective, prompting this study to test reproducible benefits at a multicentre level.
Does a standardized, risk-stratified pain management protocol improve pain scores in patients following cardiac surgery?
Does a standardized, risk-stratified pain management protocol improve pain scores in patients following cardiac surgery?
This protocol outlines a multicenter quality improvement study to evaluate whether a standardized, risk-stratified pain management protocol reduces post-operative pain following cardiac surgery.
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Protocol for multicenter QI study of risk-stratified pain management post-cardiac surgery; leaves open efficacy pending completion.
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