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Chronic postsurgical pain: current evidence for prevention and management
Parineeta Thapa1, Pramote Euasobhon2
1Department of Anaesthesiology and Critical Care, B. P. Koirala Institute of Health Sciences, Dharan, Nepal.
The Korean Journal of Pain
|July 18, 2018
Summary
Preventing chronic postsurgical pain (CPSP) involves tailored strategies for high-risk operations. Management focuses on pharmacological treatments, interventions, and therapies to alleviate patient suffering and improve outcomes.
Area of Science:
- Pain Management
- Surgical Outcomes
- Anesthesiology
Background:
- Chronic postsurgical pain (CPSP) is a significant adverse event impacting patient function and well-being.
- Effective prevention and management strategies are crucial for high-risk surgical procedures.
- CPSP often involves neuropathic pain components, guiding treatment approaches.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review and highlight preventive strategies for CPSP.
- To outline current recommendations for pharmacological and interventional management of CPSP.
- To emphasize the importance of addressing psychosocial risk factors.
Main Methods:
- Review of existing literature on CPSP prevention and management.
- Analysis of pharmacological treatments based on neuropathic pain data.
- Exploration of interventional and non-pharmacological therapeutic options.
Main Results:
- Preventive strategies include surgical technique modification, perioperative pain control, and preoperative psychological interventions.
- Pharmacological treatments focus on voltage-dependent calcium channel antagonists, antidepressants, and topical agents.
- Interventional options and supportive therapies like physical and cognitive behavioral therapy are vital for refractory cases.
Conclusions:
- A multimodal approach is essential for preventing and managing CPSP effectively.
- Timely identification of risk factors and tailored interventions improve patient outcomes.
- Addressing both the physical and psychological aspects of pain is key to reducing patient suffering.
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