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: Concept and Implementation; NSAIDs

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

Resource Type: Webinar

Format: Video

Length: 50 minutes

URL:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0vJzDTz_AXE

https://www.c-who.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/Module-6_NSAIDs_-v2a.pptx (PowerPoint)

Sponsored by: C-WHO