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Adequate pain control is necessary to maximize cardiac and respiratory function and decrease the risk of complications. The Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO) now requires specific assessment and documentation of treatment of pain.
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Beck, D.E., Roberts, P.L., Rombeau, J.L., Stamos, M.J., Wexner, S.D. (2009). Postoperative Management: Pain and Anesthetic, Fluids and Diet. In: Wexner, S., Stamos, M., Rombeau, J., Roberts, P., Beck, D. (eds) The ASCRS Manual of Colon and Rectal Surgery. Springer, New York, NY. https://doi.org/10.1007/b12857_9
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