Learning Objectives

Describe pre- and post-operative risk factors which may contribute to opioid analgesic adverse effects when used for acute post-operative pain.

Recognize transdisciplinary approaches to per-operative pain control and enhanced recovery after surgery.

Design a pre-operative educational approach for patients prior to elective procedures to improve post-surgical pain outcomes.

Acknowledgements

Christopher Herndon, PharmD

Raymond Tait, PhD

McKenzie Ferguson, PhamD

Rebecca Luebbert, PhD, RN

Kevin Rowland, PhD

Gretchen Salsich, PhD, PT

Kimberly Zoberi, MD

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