2023
A Survey Study of Surgeons and Anesthesiologists Regarding Perioperative Multimodal Analgesia for Opioid-Tolerant Patients
Haddad D, Yu V, Chow R, Yanez D, Rajput K. A Survey Study of Surgeons and Anesthesiologists Regarding Perioperative Multimodal Analgesia for Opioid-Tolerant Patients. Journal Of PeriAnesthesia Nursing 2023, 39: 87-92. PMID: 37855765, DOI: 10.1016/j.jopan.2023.07.001.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchOpioid-tolerant patientsPerioperative pain managementPain managementMultimodal analgesicsPerioperative multimodal analgesiaPatient-centered carePerioperative nursing teamMultimodal analgesiaPerioperative timeRegional anestheticPain consultationsPractice patternsRegional anesthesiaNursing teamMost surgeonsPatientsAnesthesiologistsRegional blocksSurgeonsOptimal outcomesAnalgesicsSurvey studyQualtrics surveyUrgent needAnalgesia
2022
Enhanced Recovery After Surgery: Opioid Sparing Strategies After Discharge: A Review
Rajput K, Shergill S, Chow RM, Vadivelu N, Kaye AD. Enhanced Recovery After Surgery: Opioid Sparing Strategies After Discharge: A Review. Current Pain And Headache Reports 2022, 26: 93-102. PMID: 35072920, DOI: 10.1007/s11916-022-01009-x.Peer-Reviewed Reviews, Practice Guidelines, Standards, and Consensus StatementsConceptsOpioid usePersistent post-surgical painNon-opioid strategiesNon-opioid therapiesOpioid-sparing strategiesOverprescribing of opioidsPostoperative pain scoresMultimodal analgesic approachPost-surgical painSide effect profileNon-opioid analgesicsRecent FindingsSeveral studiesERAS protocolOpioid protocolAnalgesic approachBreakthrough painHospital stayMultimodal analgesiaPain scoresAcute painOral ketaminePostoperative periodEffect profilePatient recoveryGood quality research
2021
Special Considerations – Indwelling Spinal Cord Stimulators and Intrathecal Pumps
Beals C, Chow R, Vadivelu N, Rajput K. Special Considerations – Indwelling Spinal Cord Stimulators and Intrathecal Pumps. 2021, 335-343. DOI: 10.1007/978-3-030-55262-6_25.ChaptersSpinal cord stimulatorContinuous opioid useChronic pain patientsPaucity of literatureIT clonidineCentral sensitizationMultimodal analgesiaSystemic medicationsOpioid toleranceOpioid usePerioperative managementPain patientsPain physiciansPump dysfunctionIntrathecal pumpNeuraxial anesthesiaAmbulatory surgeryLong actingRegional anesthesiaPatientsSurgeryUnique subsetNormal functionAnesthesiaStimulator