February 2, 2018

Nursing Tip of the Day! - Critical Care Nursing

Category: Critical Care Nursing 
NSAIDs inhibit cyclooxygenase (COX) and, as a result, the synthesis of prostaglandin, a key mediator of inflammation. The analgesic effect is mediated by decreasing prostaglandins and raising the threshold of activation of nociceptors.

No comments :

Post a Comment