Acute Pain Management

Build a systematic approach to assessing acute pain and selecting multimodal, opioid-sparing regimens across the perioperative course.

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What this track covers

This track covers postoperative and acute pain management, from structured pain assessment through combination non-opioid and opioid strategies. It emphasizes opioid conversions, PCA management, and safe discharge planning for patients transitioning off inpatient regimens.

What you will practice

Perform a structured pain assessment and identify likely pain generators
Build a multimodal regimen combining non-opioid and adjunct therapies
Calculate opioid conversions and titrate PCA settings safely
Recognize signs of opioid-related respiratory depression and oversedation
Plan a discharge opioid taper with appropriate patient counseling

Simulator scenario

A postoperative patient with escalating pain scores and new sedation on IV PCA opioids, requiring reassessment and regimen adjustment.

Board question topics

Multimodal analgesia regimen selection
Opioid conversion calculations
PCA safety and monitoring parameters
Discharge opioid tapering and counseling

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