From: Acute postoperative pain management protocols in podiatric surgery within Australia: a Delphi study
Delphi Statement | Consensusa,b (Median) | Interquartile rangec | ||
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Round 2 | Round 3 | Round 2 | Round 3 | |
A postoperative pain management plan following podiatric surgery should be based on type and/or extent of surgery, osseous involvement with or without internal fixation, and patient factors (i.e. age, comorbidities, or drug interactions/sensitivities), not on location of surgery. | A (9) | A (8.5) | 8.25–9 | 8–9 |
Psychosocial factors and previous success or failure with certain analgesics should guide choice of drug and dosing regimen for postoperative pain management following podiatric surgery. | A (9) | A (9) | 8–9 | 8.25–9 |