Decreasing Post-Surgical Opioids

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Key Takeaways

• Multimodal pain management techniques require a united front as we all learn to work together to fiercely fight the opioid crisis.
• The ERAS protocol uses preoperative education, nutrition optimization, analgesic and anesthetic regiment standards, and prompt mobilization to improve patient outcomes.
• Using the ERAS protocol decreases postoperative opioid use.
• Increasing the number of pain management interventions has shown to improve patient outcomes and experience while reducing opioid consumption.