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The Korean Journal of Medicine 2026;101(2):84-89.
Published online April 1, 2026.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.3904/kjm.2026.101.2.84   
Perioperative Pain Management in Hospital Medicine
Won Chang
Department of Internal Medicine, Kyung Hee University Hospital, Seoul, Korea
입원 환자의 수술 전후 통증 관리
장원
경희대학교병원 내과
Correspondence: 
Won Chang, Tel: +82-2-958-8199, Fax: +82-2-968-1848, Email: jjoshua12@daum.net
Received: 31 January 2024   • Revised: 26 November 2024   • Accepted: 3 February 2025
Abstract
Effective pain management for hospitalized individuals plays a crucial role in healthcare, affecting patient outcomes, and emotional and overall health. Successful pain management necessitates understanding the essence of pain and comprehending the efficacy and potential side effects of medications tailored to specific types of pain. This article reviews strategies for assessing pain and outlines principles for managing pain using opioids, non-opioid analgesics, and supplementary analgesics with the aim of improving overall quality of patient care.
Key Words: Pain management; Hospitalists; Perioperative care; Analgesics
주제어: 통증 관리; 입원전담전문의; 수술 전후 치료; 진통제


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