Abstract:Introduction:Per rectal suppository administration of diclofenac sodium is commonly used for post-operative pain relief. This audit was conducted to assess whether, patients were informed of administration of diclofenac sodium suppository and to find out whether they were questioned about contraindications and cautions for its use.
Method:Audit conducted during five consecutive days in general surgical wards (n=16) in National Hospital Sri Lanka, among 150 patients on post-operative day one or two. Data extrac… Show more
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