Understanding the Human Factor
Understanding the Human Factor F. Jacob Seagull PhD Have you ever accidentally poured orange juice in your cereal instead of milk? Have you ever tried to drive from work to…
Chemical Neurolysis Has Good Efficacy in the Treatment of Intractable and Terminal Cancer Pain, But Precise Administration of the Appropriate Anesthetic and Lytic Agents is Imperative
Chemical Neurolysis Has Good Efficacy in the Treatment of Intractable and Terminal Cancer Pain, But Precise Administration of the Appropriate Anesthetic and Lytic Agents is Imperative Leena Mathew MD Chemical…
Know the Complications of Epidural Corticosteroid Injections
Know the Complications of Epidural Corticosteroid Injections Anne E. Ptaszynski MD Toby N. Weingarten MD Epidural corticosteroid injections for back and radicular pain have been performed since the 1950s. Although…
When Evaluating Back Pain, Always Examine for Trigger Points Before Ordering Expensive Imaging Studies
When Evaluating Back Pain, Always Examine for Trigger Points Before Ordering Expensive Imaging Studies Leena Mathew MD A 45-year-old patient presents to the pain clinic complaining of lower back pain…
Rule Out Facet Arthropathy Before Initiating Expensive and Invasive Maneuvers for Back and Spine Pain
Rule Out Facet Arthropathy Before Initiating Expensive and Invasive Maneuvers for Back and Spine Pain Amit Sharma MD Spinal pain is one of most common and most intricate problems faced…
Do Patients with Congenital Insensitivity to Pain Need Anesthetics and Postoperative Opioids?
Do Patients with Congenital Insensitivity to Pain Need Anesthetics and Postoperative Opioids? Katarina Bojanic MD Toby N. Weingarten MD Juraj Sprung MD, PhD HEREDITARY SENSORY AND AUTONOMIC NEUROPATHY Congenital hyposensitivity…
Management of Perioperative Pain in Opioid Dependent Patient—Out of the Frying Pan, Into the Fire
Management of Perioperative Pain in Opioid Dependent Patient—Out of the Frying Pan, Into the Fire Amit Sharma MD “To be conscious that you are ignorant is a great step to…
The Basal Infusion Mode in Patient-controlled Analgesia Is Both Friend and Foe
The Basal Infusion Mode in Patient-controlled Analgesia Is Both Friend and Foe Amit Sharma MD Patient-controlled analgesia (PCA) is the core therapeutic drug delivery system in acute and acute-on-chronic pain…
Consider Discussing the Use of Ketorolac (Toradol) with Your Surgical Team Before the Need Arises
Consider Discussing the Use of Ketorolac (Toradol) with Your Surgical Team Before the Need Arises Amit Sharma MD “In a fight between an anesthesiologist and a surgeon, the patient is…
Do Not Guess at the Equivalent Dose When Determining An Opioid Conversion
Do Not Guess at the Equivalent Dose When Determining An Opioid Conversion Amit Sharma MD Opioids are robust analgesic medications that have played a core role in the management of…
