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Preoperative Mental State Associated With Postoperative Pain

Modest depression, anxiety, and catastrophizing are predictors of patient improvements in pain relief following joint replacement surgery.

Quantitative Sensory Tests May Predict Outcomes After Spine Surgery

By

Amit Akirov, MD

This trajectory analysis examined the predictive potential of quantitative sensory tests to track pain and disability after low back surgery.

Bupivacaine Implant Available for Postop Pain After Hernia Surgery

By

Brian Park, PharmD

Bupivacaine implant is now available for acute postsurgical pain relief for up to 24 hours in adults.

Epidural Anesthesia Associated With Better Pain Control Following Liver Resection

By

Brandon May

Liver resection performed under epidural anesthesia may lead to better postoperative pain control and require the use of fewer systemic opioids.

FDA: NSAID Use Should Be Avoided in Pregnancy Even Sooner Than 30 Weeks

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Brian Park, PharmD

The use of NSAIDs after 20 weeks of pregnancy may lead to low levels of amniotic fluid surrounding the baby resulting in kidney complications.

TAP Block With Liposomal Bupivacaine May Reduce Opioid Consumption After Cesarean Delivery

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Brandon May

Transversus abdominis plane block including liposomal bupivacaine may reduce opioid requirements after cesarean delivery when incorporated as part of a multimodal analgesia protocol.

Study Finds Possible Link Between Labor Epidural Analgesia and ASD Risk

By

Cassandra Pardini, PharmD

Maternal exposure to labor epidural analgesia (LEA) may be associated with an increased risk of autism spectrum disorders in offspring.

Case Study: Epigastric Abdominal Pain and Vomiting

By

Brady Pregerson, MD

A patient presents to the emergency department with intermittent epigastric abdominal pain that radiates into his back.

Nonopioid Pain Protocol Feasible After Sports Orthopedic Surgery

For patients undergoing common orthopedic sports procedures, a multimodal, nonopioid pain protocol featuring little or no use of opioids is feasible for managing postoperative pain.

Recovery Protocol Reduces Opioid Use After Elective Neurosurgery

Enhanced recovery after surgery protocols can reduce postoperative use of opioids in patients.