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Postoperative Pain Management in Enhanced Recovery Pathways
Christopher K Cheung1, Janet O Adeola1, Sascha S Beutler1
1Department of Anesthesiology, Perioperative and Pain Medicine, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, USA.
Journal of Pain Research
|January 21, 2022
Summary
Enhanced recovery pathways (ERPs) standardize care to improve postoperative pain management. ERPs utilize multimodal strategies, including non-opioid therapies and regional anesthesia, to reduce opioid dependence and promote patient recovery.
Area of Science:
- Anesthesiology
- Pain Management
- Surgical Recovery
Background:
- Postoperative pain is prevalent and frequently undertreated.
- Enhanced Recovery Pathways (ERPs) are emerging as a standard for perioperative care.
- ERPs aim to optimize patient outcomes and recovery processes.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review current evidence on postoperative pain management within ERPs.
- To identify knowledge gaps in the application of ERPs for pain control.
- To discuss multimodal strategies for managing pain and promoting recovery.
Main Methods:
- Literature review of current evidence on postoperative pain management.
- Analysis of multimodal strategies employed in Enhanced Recovery Pathways.
- Examination of pharmacologic and regional anesthesia techniques.
Main Results:
- ERPs integrate a variety of non-opioid pharmacologic therapies.
- Regional anesthesia techniques are crucial components of ERP pain management.
- Evidence supporting these interventions is rapidly evolving.
Conclusions:
- ERPs offer a structured approach to managing postoperative pain.
- Multimodal strategies are key to minimizing opioid use and enhancing recovery.
- Further research is needed to address existing knowledge gaps in ERP pain management.
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