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A 50 year old man has had anterior resection of the rectum for carcinoma. He expressed concerns about control of post-op pain in discussions with the anaesthetist before surgery. What is the best management strategy?

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A 50 year old man has had anterior resection of the rectum for carcinoma. He expressed concerns about control of post-op pain in discussions with the anaesthetist before surgery. What is the best management strategy?


  1. Oral diclofenac
  2. Oral codeine
  3. IM morphine
  4. IM dihydrocodeine
  5. Ondansetron oral

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The key is C. IM morphine. [Some post operative pain is severe pain which needs strong opioid analgesics].

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