Description: Virtual Presentation by Karen Boretsky, MD. & Sam Riega, MBA, RN. Objectives: Discuss the prevalence of opioid overuse as a complication of surgery; Value multimodal pain management; Understand the role of regional anesthesia as an alternative to opioids for the management of surgical pain; Recognize the difference between major block techniques; Recognize patient misgivings about regional anesthesia; Formulate strategies to allow patients to advocate for regional anesthesia as an alternative to opioids. Author(s): Karen Boretsky, Sam Riega Title: Multimodal Analgesia: Concepts & Implementation; Regional Anesthesia Series Title: Closing the Door on Surgery as a Gateway to Persistent Use of Opioids. Resource Type: Webinar Format: Video Length: 55 minutes URL: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GiG4E6QUh38 https://www.c-who.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/Module-5_Regional-Anesthesia-v2a.pptx (PowerPoint) Sponsored by: C-WHO
Multimodal Analgesia: Regional Anesthesia
March 2, 2023
> Substance and Opioid Use, Addiction and Awareness, Analgesia, Brochures, Non-Opioid Alternatives, Pain Management, Regional anesthesia, Surgery, Video
Multimodal Analgesia: Regional Anesthesia