Acute Pain Management Service
The Acute Pain Management Service at The Prince Charles Hospital is managed by a team of anaesthetic doctors and clinical nurses. We provide pain management to post-operative patients and those experiencing acute exacerbation of pain from a medical condition.
What is acute pain?
Acute pain is a term used to describe pain that usually has an identifiable cause and a short duration (generally less than 2 to 6 months). For example, pain following a surgical procedure or a painful medical condition. Acute pain usually improves as healing takes place or a medical condition improves. Effective treatment of acute pain is a fundamental component of quality patient care.
Our services
The goal of our service is to provide effective and safe pain management for our patients by:
- assessing, treating and managing pain
- preventing and managing side effects and complications related to pain medication
- monitoring patient outcomes
- data collection and quality improvement
- consulting and supporting nursing and medical staff
- providing staff and patient education programs
- closely collaborating with the surgical and/or medical teams involved in the patient’s overall acute care.
Contact us
Location: Level 2, Building 10, The Prince Charles Hospital
Phone: (07) 3139 5574
Open: 24/7
Need help outside hours?
For non-urgent medical issues call 13 HEALTH (13 43 25 84) or visit your GP.
In an emergency call 000.