A large arsenal
Depending on the kind of pain you're dealing with, you have numer-
ous weapons at your disposal. However, it's important to devise an
analgesic plan for each patient before he enters the operating room.
Remember, never let post-surgical pain get out of control.
Developing clinical pathways aimed at pain management for differ-
ent types of surgeries can be an effective approach. Studies suggest
that treating pain with preemptive analgesia may decrease the
severity of pain post-operatively. Even when treating acute pain,
don't reach for the opioids first. Use a multimodal approach focus-
ing on non-opioids, and you'll see better pain control, decreased
unwanted side effects and better outcomes.
Some other points to keep in mind:
• Acetaminophen
acts both centrally
and peripherally to
relieve pain and
reduce fever.
• NSAIDs are potent
anti-inflammatory
agents that act by
stopping production
of cyclooxygenase.
• Pregabalin and
gabapentin are anti-
convulsants that have
proven very effective
in treating neuropath-
ic pain — the kind
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