Description: Virtual Presentation by Karen Boretsky, MD. & Sam Riega, MBA, RN. Objectives: Discuss the prevalence of opioid overuse as a complication of surgery; Value multimodal pain management; Understand the role of regional anesthesia as an alternative to opioids for the management of surgical pain; Recognize the difference between major block techniques; Recognize patient misgivings about regional anesthesia; Formulate strategies to allow patients to advocate for regional anesthesia as an alternative to opioids.

Author(s): Karen Boretsky, Sam Riega

Title: Multimodal Analgesia: Concepts & Implementation; Regional Anesthesia

Series Title: Closing the Door on Surgery as a Gateway to Persistent Use of Opioids.

Resource Type: Webinar

Format: Video

Length: 55 minutes

URL: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GiG4E6QUh38

https://www.c-who.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/Module-5_Regional-Anesthesia-v2a.pptx (PowerPoint)

Sponsored by: C-WHO