PFD Week 2018-Multi-disciplinary Opioid Panel

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Video Summary

The video content discusses the use of opioids in medical practice, specifically in the context of surgical procedures. The speakers highlight the importance of minimizing opioid prescriptions and finding alternative pain management methods. They mention the implementation of enhanced recovery programs (ERPs), which aim to decrease opioid consumption, improve pain scores, and reduce hospital costs without increasing complications. The speakers emphasize the need for a multimodal approach to pain management, including exercise, physical therapy, and psychological counseling. They also recommend educating patients about pain expectations and empowering them to take an active role in their own recovery. The video suggests that opioids should only be prescribed as a last resort or for emergency use, and that healthcare providers should aim to reduce and eventually eliminate their use in chronic pain management.

Asset Subtitle

Danesh Mazloomdoost, MD, Elisa R. Trowbridge, MD, & Sandra Hilton, PT

Keywords

opioids

medical practice

surgical procedures

minimizing opioid prescriptions

alternative pain management methods

enhanced recovery programs

multimodal approach

pain expectations