■ Pain is an inevitable consequence following
day surgery, but with effective regular pain
relief minimal discomfort can be achieved.
■ An information leaflet produced by a pain
nurse specialist in collaboration with a
multidisciplinary team ensures that
comprehensible and non-contradictory
information is given to parents.
■ With the increased trend towards paediatric
day surgery parents are significant
contributors to their child's care in the
postoperative period.
■ Written information on pain relief after
discharge can help parents make decisions
about their child's pain management.
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