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The Functional Pain Scale is a Reliable Measure of Pain

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Jessica Nye, PhD

The Functional Pain Scale is a reliable and consistent patient-reported measure of pain.

IV Dexmedetomidine Comparable to SCPB for Post-Thyroidectomy Pain Reduction

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Clinical Pain Advisor Contributing Writer

The analgesic effect of intravenous dexmedetomidine was equivalent to that of a bilateral superficial cervical plexus block for post-thyroidectomy pain.

Topical Lidocaine Gel Reduces Pain Scores and Opioid Use Consumption After Following Cardiac Surgery

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Jessica Nye, PhD

The objective of this systematic review was to study the effects of lidocaine on postoperative pain scores and recovery after cardiac surgery.

Orthopedic Surgery May Not Be More Effective Than Nonsurgical Alternatives

No strong, high-quality evidence shows that many commonly performed elective orthopedic procedures are more effective than nonoperative alternatives.

Bupivacaine and Meloxicam Now Available for Postsurgical Analgesia for Up to 72 Hours

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Brian Park, PharmD

Zynrelef is a dual-acting local anesthetic that delivers a fixed-dose combination of bupivacaine, an amide local anesthetic, and meloxicam, an NSAID.

Genetic, Ethnicity-Dependent Factors Predict Variability in Acute Postoperative Patient-Controlled Analgesia

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Lauren Biscaldi

Genetic and nongenetic factors should be evaluated when examining factors contributing to variability in acute postoperative opioid use.

NSAIDs Better Than Codeine for Outpatient Postoperative Pain

For adult outpatients, use of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) is associated with better pain scores and better global assessments.

Single Injection of Ketorolac Reduces Surgical Pain More Effectively Than Opioids

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Jessica Nye, PhD

The researchers’ goals were to compare the efficacy and adverse effects of single‐dose intravenous ketorolac for postoperative pain in adults and compare it with placebo or an active comparator.

FDA Rejects IV Tramadol NDA Again for Efficacy, Safety Concerns

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Brian Park, PharmD

The Agency does not believe the data support the safety or efficacy of the treatment either as monotherapy or in combination with other analgesics.

Mortality Increased for Racial/Ethnic Minorities With Traumatic Brain Injury

For patients with traumatic brain injury, racial and ethnic minorities have an increased risk for mortality.