Episode 129 - Perioperative Considerations Part 3: OUR ApproachEpisode 129 - Perioperative Considerations Part 3: OUR Approach
The Addiction Connection
Part 3: OUR Approach
28:56•15 Nov 2022
Perioperative Pain Management for Buprenorphine Patients: Insights from Drs. Bell and DeVine
“Things you know, like you just mentioned, the long acting but peripheral nerve catheters keep that nerve, especially if the patient's going to be inpatient. You know they have a major knee replacement. Anesthesia can come by and do nerve blocks Subsequent Days.”
How do you handle pain management for patients on buprenorphine undergoing surgery? In this episode of 'The Addiction Connection', Drs. Heather Bell and Kurt DeVine tackle this very question. After covering the science and expert opinions in previous episodes, they now share their own tried-and-true methods for managing perioperative and postoperative pain for patients on suboxone.
With no fixed guidelines, the doctors have developed their own protocols over time, emphasizing the need for preoperative planning and educating providers who may not be familiar with buprenorphine. They also discuss alternative pain management techniques like nerve blocks and peripheral catheters, offering valuable resources for dealing with complex cases and sudden changes in pain levels.
Whether you're a medical student, practicing provider, or just curious about addiction treatment, this episode is packed with practical advice and insights from experienced professionals.
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