Order sets help clinicians make appropriate medication and dosage selections quickly, and may also significantly reduce the risk of errors. This standard order set for adult postoperative pain management was developed by Fairview Southdale Hospital (Edina, Minnesota, USA). Organizations developing their own order sets for adult pain management may find this example helpful.

Review and modify the order set before using it in your organization. For example, ensure that: 

• All medications included in the final order set are available in the organization formulary
• Clinicians who might use this set are in agreement with the selections, dosages, and parameters 
• The orders are appropriate for the patient population

Related Measures
Percent of Patients Receiving a Specific High-Risk Medication with a Related Adverse Drug Event

Related Changes
Use Pre-Printed Orders for Narcotics and Sedatives