Abstract
In the book, basic principles of postoperative analgesia are presented: pathophysiology, basic pharmacology, ways of administration, pain measurements, organisation of postoperative pain therapy and mainly procedure specific analgesia in adults, children, pregnant and breast-feeding women and patients with chronic opioid therapy. Finaly, recommendation for establishing of acute pain service are presented.
The book is essencial for all medical practitioners and students who may care for a patient after surgery.