Pain management is a cornerstone of patient care, as 50%-70% of hospitalized patients experience moderate to severe pain. Addressing undertreated pain is essential to prevent complications such as pneumonia, tachycardia, hypertension, and prolonged length of stays. This session emphasizes balancing efficacy with safety, especially in vulnerable populations such as geriatric patients. The CE session also provides strategies for managing pain in trauma, and neurologic patients, including the use of gabapentinoids, lidocaine, ketamine, and opioids.
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