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Perioperative Pain Management: Is a Narcotic-free ...
Joseph Christopher Zacko, MD, FAANS Video
Joseph Christopher Zacko, MD, FAANS Video
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In this video, Dr. Chris Zacco from Penn State Health discusses perioperative pain management and the possibility of achieving a narcotic-free approach. He starts by addressing the prevalence of chronic opioid use in patients seeking elective surgery, which can lead to higher opioid doses and longer courses after surgery. Dr. Zacco suggests that a thoughtful assessment of a patient's perioperative opioid use is important and recommends using various scales to determine their opioid needs. He then discusses the concept of weaning opioids before surgery, citing research that suggests better outcomes when opioids are reduced or discontinued before a procedure. Dr. Zacco also mentions adjuncts to weaning, such as biopsychosocial support, psychoeducation, optimizing nutrition and sleep, and conditioning rehabilitation. He emphasizes the importance of multimodal analgesia for post-operative pain control and highlights the benefits of reducing opioid prescriptions after surgery. Lastly, Dr. Zacco discusses monitoring opioid consumption and compliance through different methods such as urine drug monitoring and prescription drug monitoring programs. He concludes by emphasizing the need for patient engagement, education, and a multidisciplinary approach to improve outcomes and decrease opioid use in perioperative care. No credits are mentioned. The video was likely a part of a webinar.
Keywords
perioperative pain management
narcotic-free approach
chronic opioid use
weaning opioids
multimodal analgesia
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