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Implementation Of An Evidenced-Based Intervention For Pain Management In Lumbar Spine Surgery, Mary R. Draper
Implementation Of An Evidenced-Based Intervention For Pain Management In Lumbar Spine Surgery, Mary R. Draper
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Introduction: Spinal surgeries are among the top procedures responsible for the highest degree of post-surgical pain. Opioids are the mainstay of current pain management practices in the post-operative period. In light of the opioid epidemic, increased opioid tolerance, and changes in legislation, there is a calling for alternative strategies in managing acute and chronic pain. The purpose of this project is to answer the following question: Does implementation of an evidence-based intervention for preoperative administration of gabapentin reduce patients’ perception of pain and reduce opioid consumption in those who experience lumbar spine surgery?
Objectives: The goal of this project is …
An Evaluation Of A Nerve Block Protocol In Patients With Hip Fractures, Jenna Buchman
An Evaluation Of A Nerve Block Protocol In Patients With Hip Fractures, Jenna Buchman
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BACKGROUND/PURPOSE: Pain management for hip fracture patients in the time before surgery is crucial. Literature highlights the success of local, single injection nerve blocks to aid in preoperative pain management. A local hospital implemented a preoperative, single injection nerve block protocol in March 2018. This quality improvement project investigated: (1) organization protocol compliance, and (2) if the preoperative single injection nerve block protocol reduces hip fracture pain, use of systemic opioid analgesics, decreases incidence of adverse opioid effects, and reduces cost of care.
SUBJECTS: Patients ages 18 and older admitted with the primary diagnosis of an operable isolated hip fracture …