SCCM Resource Library-Adjunct Agents for Opioid-Sparing Analgesia

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In this video transcript, the speaker discusses various adjuncts and opioid sparing techniques for pain management in the ICU. While opioids still play a role in acute pain, there is a challenge in managing patients with chronic opioid use. It is important to calculate the appropriate dosage for these patients and monitor for signs of withdrawal. Other treatments such as tricyclic antidepressants and SSRIs are mainly used for chronic pain but have undesirable side effects for ICU patients. Multimodal analgesia, which involves targeting multiple receptors in the brain, can help improve pain control and reduce side effects. Common adjuncts include acetaminophen, NSAIDs, and gabapentinoids. Non-pharmacological treatments like music therapy, acupuncture, TENS, and massage can also be beneficial.

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Pharmacology, 2023

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Type: one-hour concurrent | Innovative Approaches to Acute Pain Management in Critically Ill Patients (SessionID 1144410)

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Content Type Presentation

Knowledge Area Pharmacology

Membership Level Professional

Membership Level Select

Tag Analgesia and Sedation

Year 2023

Keywords

adjuncts

opioid sparing techniques

pain management

ICU

multimodal analgesia

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