Why the study?
What is the typical pattern of multidimensional postoperative pain in patients undergoing CABG surgery?
Population
194 patients undergoing coronary artery bypass graft (CABG) surgery
Design
Cohort
Follow-up
Postoperative day 3
Authors
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May aid differentiation of expected post-CABG recovery from complications; leaves open prospective validation.
What is the typical pattern of multidimensional postoperative pain in patients undergoing CABG surgery?
Postoperative pain after CABG surgery typically decreases significantly from day 2 to day 3, providing a baseline to help differentiate normal recovery pain from potential complications.
Pozehl et al. (1995) studied this question.
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