Identifying risk factors for chronic postsurgical pain and preventive measures: a comprehensive update.

Joseph V PergolizziJo Ann LeQuangPeter MagnussonGuistino Varassi

Published in: Expert review of neurotherapeutics (2023)

Every surgical patient is at some risk for CPSP. Control of acute postoperative pain appears to be the most effective approach, but principles of good opioid stewardship should apply. The role of regional anesthetics as analgesics is gaining interest and may be appropriate for certain patients. Finally, patients should be better informed about their relative risk for CPSP.

Keyphrases

end stage renal disease
postoperative pain
chronic kidney disease
newly diagnosed
ejection fraction
peritoneal dialysis
pain management
patient reported outcomes
liver failure
case report
intensive care unit
spinal cord
neuropathic pain
acute respiratory distress syndrome
mechanical ventilation