IV Dexmedetomidine Comparable to SCPB for Post-Thyroidectomy Pain Reduction
The analgesic effect of intravenous dexmedetomidine was equivalent to that of a bilateral superficial cervical plexus block for post-thyroidectomy pain.
Postsurgical Pain
Acupuncture Effective, Safe for Pain Management Post Total Knee Replacement
Data are lacking on the effectiveness of acupuncture in alleviating pain post total knee replacement.
Topical Lidocaine Gel Reduces Pain Scores and Opioid Use Consumption After Following Cardiac Surgery
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.
CDC Opioid Prescribing Guidelines for Chronic Pain Improved Postoperative Prescribing Trends
The aim of this study was to examine changes in postoperative opioid dispensing after vs before the CDC guideline release in March 2016.
Bupivacaine and Meloxicam Now Available for Postsurgical Analgesia for Up to 72 Hours
Zynrelef is a dual-acting local anesthetic that delivers a fixed-dose combination of bupivacaine, an amide local anesthetic, and meloxicam, an NSAID.
Patients Do Not Improve Activity Level After Hip Replacement
Despite the success of primary total hip arthroplasty (THA) for alleviating pain and improving physical performance during gait, patients do not change their free-living activity behavior postoperatively.
Single Injection of Ketorolac Reduces Surgical Pain More Effectively Than Opioids
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.
Peripheral Nerve Stimulation Reduced Pain, Opioid Use After Ambulatory Orthopedic Surgery
Prior to surgery, patients had a percutaneous lead inserted in the brachial plexus, femoral, or sciatic nerve using ultrasound guidance.
Celiac Plexus or Retrocrural Splanchnic Nerve Blocks Effective for Non-Cancer-Related Abdominal Pain
The researchers’ goal was to determine the indications and effectiveness of CT-guided celiac plexus or retrocrural splanchnic nerve blocks performed on patients with abdominal pain from noncancer-related sources.
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