Abstract

Poorly managed pain control in the perioperative period can result in decreased patient satisfaction, delayed recovery, prolonged hospitalization, and further complications. Acute postoperative pain can progress to chronic pain syndromes, which can affect the patient’s quality of life. The mainstay of perioperative pain management has largely been opioid based. Opioid-related side effects include ventilatory depression, excessive sedation, postoperative nausea and vomiting (PONV), constipation, and itching. Researchers have recently identified the direct correlation between the perioperative administration of opioids and occurrence of adverse events. Hence, emerging trends are shifting towards minimizing and alleviating the use of opioids. The ideal perioperative pain management plan aims to prevent and relieve pain while limiting side effects.

Author Details

Arshnoor Qamaruddin, DNP(c), RN

Sigma Membership

Non-member

Lead Author Affiliation

Samford University, Birmingham, Alabama, USA

Type

DNP Capstone Project

Format Type

Text-based Document

Study Design/Type

Observational

Research Approach

Translational Research/Evidence-based Practice

Keywords:

Dexmedetomidine, Multimodal Analgesia, Perioperative Pain, Opioid Sparing

Advisor

Cahoon, Terri

Second Advisor

Barnes, Lauren

Degree

DNP

Degree Grantor

Samford University

Degree Year

2021

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Review Type

None: Degree-based Submission

Acquisition

Proxy-submission

Date of Issue

2021-03-24

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