In the wake of an epidemic of opioid addiction and deaths, there’s a growing movement among surgeons to find other ways to successfully manage post-surgery pain.
Oxycontin, Percocet, Vicodin – for years, they were a mainstay of pain management after surgery. Plastic and reconstructive surgeon at Mercy Medical Center, Lauren Nigro, MD says she and many of her colleagues recommend non-narcotic alternatives for patients, even for procedures that require weeks of recovery time, like a tummy tuck.
But Dr. Nigro says for the past several years, there’s been a movement to treat pain before, during, and after the procedure. Before, patients are often prescribed Tylenol or other acetaminophen for several days. During, doctors administer a long-acting nerve block that can last three or four days. After, doctors sometimes prescribe the non-opioid gabapentin, non-steroidal anti-inflammatories, and in some cases, an injection of Botox.
Norge Siste Nytt, Norge Overskrifter
Similar News:Du kan også lese nyheter som ligner på denne som vi har samlet inn fra andre nyhetskilder.
FBI's 'incomplete data' shows surge in 2021 US murdersData suggests number of murders reported in America rose by 4.3 percent since 2020, with vast majority of homicides committed using some type of firearm even as the tally excludes nation's two largest cities, New York and Los Angeles.
Les mer »
Experts warn of King County COVID surge, say few people have gotten updated booster“It’s very likely we’re going to see a [COVID-19] surge in the fall and the winter, but we really can’t predict how severe it will be,” said Duchin.
Les mer »
Children's hospitals across US fill up due to surge of respiratory viruses: 'Tip of the iceberg'Across the U.S., children's hospitals are full due to an early uptick in respiratory illnesses like RSV and enterovirus. Here's what parents need to know.
Les mer »
Zelle faces surge in fraud and scams, Senate report findsIncidents of fraud and scams are occurring more often on the popular peer-to-peer payment service Zelle, according to a report issued Monday by the office of Sen. Elizabeth Warren, giving the public its first glimpse into the growing problems at Zelle.
Les mer »
INDIA STOCKS Indian shares rise 2% as banks, metals surgeIndian shares rose 2% on Tuesday, led by gains in banks and metal companies, as an attempted bounce in global equities and upbeat quarterly updates from companies lifted investor sentiment ahead of the corporate earnings season.
Les mer »
What’s Driving the Surge in Voter Registration?In battleground states like Georgia, Wisconsin, and Arizona, there's been a surge of women registering to vote.
Les mer »