A retrospective audit of pain assessment and management post-caesarean section at New Somerset Hospital in Cape Town, South Africa
Background: The most common major surgical procedure performed worldwide is the caesarean section (CS). Effective pain management is a priority for women undergoing this procedure, to reduce the incidence of persistent pain (a risk factor for postpartum depression), as well as optimise maternal-neon...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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2021-09-01
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Series: | South African Family Practice |
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Online Access: | https://safpj.co.za/index.php/safpj/article/view/5320 |