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Published on: March 15, 2024
Pain Management in Plastic Surgery
Anna R Schoenbrunner1, Jeffrey E Janis2
1Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, The Ohio State University, 915 Olentangy River Road, Columbus, OH 43212, USA. Electronic address: https://twitter.com/aschoenbrunner.
Abstract:
Poorly controlled postoperative pain is associated with worse clinical outcomes and negative patient experiences. Surgeons play a crucial role in optimizing postoperative pain and minimizing narcotic use. This article reviews pain management strategies available to plastic surgeons based on therapeutic class of medication and provides a framework for pain management based on Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS) protocols. The authors have developed a multimodal analgesia regimen to treat postsurgical pain. This article discusses opioids, acetaminophen, nonsteroidal antiinflammatory drugs, cyclooxygenase-2 inhibitors, gabapentin, muscle relaxants, steroids, and local anesthetics. It also discusses tumescent analgesia, regional blocks, and epidurals.
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