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Thinking Beyond Opioids: Proactive Ways to Address Pain in Patients With IBD
Manage episode 434127394 series 2964307
Today we are joined by gastroenterologist Dr. Gil Melmed. He discusses the high prevalence of pain in patients with IBD, especially among those hospitalized with acute pain. He also highlights the risks associated with opioid use and advocates for a proactive pain management approach while describing a proactive pain bundle implemented at Cedars-Sinai, which includes acetaminophen, gabapentin, and NSAIDs, aiming to minimize opioid use.
Let us know what you thought of this week’s episode on Twitter: @physicianswkly
Want to share your medical expertise, research, or unique experience in medicine on the PW podcast? Email us at [email protected]!
Thanks for listening!
194 episodes
Manage episode 434127394 series 2964307
Today we are joined by gastroenterologist Dr. Gil Melmed. He discusses the high prevalence of pain in patients with IBD, especially among those hospitalized with acute pain. He also highlights the risks associated with opioid use and advocates for a proactive pain management approach while describing a proactive pain bundle implemented at Cedars-Sinai, which includes acetaminophen, gabapentin, and NSAIDs, aiming to minimize opioid use.
Let us know what you thought of this week’s episode on Twitter: @physicianswkly
Want to share your medical expertise, research, or unique experience in medicine on the PW podcast? Email us at [email protected]!
Thanks for listening!
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