Abstract

Pain management was a concern for Total Knee Arthroplasty patients due to a high level of pain: Exparel, a piloted study conducted and has shown promise for TKA procedure. The plan is to implement to other VAs across the nation focusing decreased LOS, decrease narcotic analgesics and improve patient's satisfaction.

Description

45th Biennial Convention 2019 Theme: Connect. Collaborate. Catalyze.

Authors

J. M. Mathew

Author Details

J. M. Mathew, MBA, Medical-Surgical, Dallas VA Medical center, Forney, Texas, USA

Sigma Membership

Non-member

Lead Author Affiliation

Dallas VA Medical Center, Dallas Texas, USA

Type

Presentation

Format Type

Text-based Document

Study Design/Type

N/A

Research Approach

N/A

Keywords:

Patient Satisfaction, Length of Stay, Pain

Conference Name

45th Biennial Convention

Conference Host

Sigma Theta Tau International

Conference Location

Washington, DC, USA

Conference Year

2019

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What if no pain after a total knee arthroplasty (TKA) surgery?

Washington, DC, USA

Pain management was a concern for Total Knee Arthroplasty patients due to a high level of pain: Exparel, a piloted study conducted and has shown promise for TKA procedure. The plan is to implement to other VAs across the nation focusing decreased LOS, decrease narcotic analgesics and improve patient's satisfaction.