Articles: postoperative-pain.
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Rebound pain is a common, yet under-recognised acute increase in pain severity after a peripheral nerve block (PNB) has receded, typically manifesting within 24 h after the block was performed. This retrospective cohort study investigated the incidence and factors associated with rebound pain in patients who received a PNB for ambulatory surgery. ⋯ Rebound pain occurred in half of the patients and showed independent associations with age, female gender, bone surgery, and absence of intraoperative use of i.v. dexamethasone. Until further research is available, clinicians should continue to use preventative strategies, especially for patients at higher risk of experiencing rebound pain.
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This study analyzes the clinicopathologic findings and their impact on outcome of patients so as to identify which patients benefit most from surgical treatment in chronic pancreatitis, especially in regard to pain relief. ⋯ The rate of pain relief after surgical treatment in chronic pancreatitis is high and the commonly used procedures can be performed with acceptable morbidity and mortality. The Chronic Pancreatitis Pain Relief Score allows identifying patients who will benefit most from surgery.
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Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg · Apr 2021
The Impact of MassPAT on Opioid Prescribing Patterns for Otolaryngology Surgeries.
Determine whether opioid prescriber patterns have changed for tonsillectomy, parotidectomy, and thyroidectomy after implementation of the Massachusetts Prescription Awareness Tool (MassPAT). ⋯ We have demonstrated that there is an association with state drug monitoring programs and decrease in the amount of opioids prescribed for acute postoperative pain control for common otolaryngology surgeries.