Table 1 General considerations – expert derived recommendations for round 2 and 3
From: Acute postoperative pain management protocols in podiatric surgery within Australia: a Delphi study
Delphi Statement | Consensusa,b (Median) | Interquartile rangec | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Round 2 | Round 3 | Round 2 | Round 3 | |
Perioperative prescribing for management of postoperative pain following podiatric surgery should be tailored based on extent of surgery and patient factors, not on anatomical location. | A (9) | A (9) | 8.25–9 | 8–9 |
A stepwise approach should be taken depending on the extent of procedure, with an increase in combination of drugs (multimodal therapy) for larger procedures with more extensive dissection. | A (9) | A (9) | 8–9 | 8.25–9 |