Assessment of Knowledge and Awareness of Post-Operative Pain Management among Undergraduate Anaesthesia Technology Students

Tue, 26 May 2026 00:00:00 +0000

Background: Post-operative pain management is a critical component of perioperative care, directly influencing patient recovery and outcomes. Adequate knowledge and awareness among undergraduate anaesthesia technology students are essential for effective pain assessment and management in clinical practice.

Objective: To assess the knowledge and awareness of post-operative pain management among undergraduate anaesthesia technology students.

Methods: A cross-sectional questionnaire-based study was conducted among 60 undergraduate anaesthesia technology students from multiple institutions. Between March 26 and April 22, the study utilized a structured digital survey hosted on the Google Forms platform to gather participant responses. The questionnaire included sections on demographic details, knowledge, and awareness related to post-operative pain management. They utilised descriptive statistical methods to evaluate the data, presenting the results through percentage distributions and frequency counts.

Results: A total of 60 students participated in the study. Knowledge regarding post-operative pain management improved with academic year, with first-year students demonstrating the lowest average score (6.07) and second-year students the highest (9.19). While 65% of students reported confidence in assessing pain, 52% felt inadequately trained. Additionally, only 50% reported routinely assessing pain during clinical postings, and 88% expressed the need for further training. A majority (55%) showed uncertainty regarding opioid use, indicating gaps in practical understanding.

Conclusion: Although students possess a satisfactory level of knowledge, gaps exist in specific areas and in the practical application of pain management. Enhanced training strategies, including increased clinical exposure and structured educational programs, are necessary to improve competency in post-operative pain management

A Thunderclap Headache Unmasking Hypertensive Caudate Haemorrhage: Successful Conservative Management of a Deep Intracerebral Bleed - An In-Depth Case Study

Dinesh Kumar. R — Thu, 23 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0000

A 46-year-old man reported a two-day history of sudden-onset severe headache while at work, followed by persistent headache and repeated vomiting. They had no history of seizures, loss of consciousness, focal neurological deficits, or speech impairment. On admission, they were conscious, oriented, and hemodynamically stable except for elevated blood pressure (140/100 mmHg). Neurological examination was unremarkable with a Glasgow Coma Scale score of 15/15 and preserved motor power in all limbs. Magnetic resonance imaging revealed an acute left gangliocapsular and caudate haemorrhage (2.1 × 1.4 × 2.5 cm) with intraventricular extension, mild mass effect, and multiple cerebral microbleeds suggestive of hypertensive small-vessel disease. Magnetic resonance angiography and subsequent digital subtraction angiography demonstrated no aneurysm, arteriovenous malformation, or other vascular abnormalities. The patient was hospitalized in the neurological ICU and managed conservatively with intravenous antihypertensive therapy, hypertonic saline, close neurological monitoring, serial neuroimaging, and supportive care. During hospitalization, blood pressure was gradually optimized, repeat computed tomography showed significant resolution of the hematoma, and no neurological deterioration occurred. The patient was released in a stable clinical condition without focal neurological deficits on optimised antihypertensive therapy, vitamin B12 and vitamin D supplementation, and lifestyle modification advice. At one-week outpatient follow-up, the patient remained neurologically intact, normotensive on medication, independent in daily activities, and reported complete resolution of headache without recurrence or new neurological symptoms.

International Journal of Research in Medical Surgical Nursing

Assessment of Knowledge and Awareness of Post-Operative Pain Management among Undergraduate Anaesthesia Technology Students

A Thunderclap Headache Unmasking Hypertensive Caudate Haemorrhage: Successful Conservative Management of a Deep Intracerebral Bleed - An In-Depth Case Study