AS I SEE IT: Postsurgical Pain Management in ASCs

AS I SEE IT

Postsurgical Pain Management in ASCs

Prevent opioid dependency, minimize readmissions and improve patient experience

BY SCOTT A. SIGMAN, MD   |  FEBRUARY 2019

As I See It

Relying on opioids as the foundation for pain management strategies can interfere with an ASC's goals to prevent negative outcomes associated with their use.

AS I SEE IT

Postsurgical Pain Management in ASCs

Prevent opioid dependency, minimize readmissions and improve patient experience

BY SCOTT A. SIGMAN, MD   |  FEBRUARY 2019

Major advances in surgical techniques have enabled ASCs to perform a myriad of outpatient surgery procedures on millions of Americans. Many challenges, however, still exist in adequately managing postsurgical pain while minimizing negative outcomes in the ASC setting.

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