The application of clinical audit to improve pain control following third molar surgery.

摘要: A telephone survey was used to assess adequacy of pain control after third molar removal in a series three audits. After each audit, factors contributing failure adequately and poor patient compliance with our analgesic regimen were identified. Changes practice then introduced remedy areas weakness improve outcome. Despite an apparently sound protocol for the prescription analgesics patients having surgery, first audit revealed that 53% experienced moderate severe pain. introduction written instructions clarify use post-operative analgesics, second demonstrated 86% had their managed successfully. subsequently increasing Ibuprofen doses from 400 mg 600 mg, showed 96% satisfactory control. The clinical evidence-based clear, instruction has improved post-...