PAIN MANAGEMENT
Your patient may have pain at the pin sites, or at the surgical incisions when waking up in the Recovery Room with the halo and vest in place.

Pain medication will be dispensed while your patient is still in the hospital based on your doctor’s orders and each individual’s needs.

Pills and liquid pain medication are also available, and will be used at discharge. After a week to two weeks there should be a noticeable decrease in pain and the need for pain medication.

SAFE
After surgery you will be given a special screwdriver and wrench. These MUST BE ATTACHED to the halo uprights AT ALL TIMES

The screwdriver and wrench are used when removing the halo. In case of emergency, it is essential that these tools be availabe for prompt removal of the halo and access to the patient.