Navigating the fine line between effective pain control and minimizing harm from opioid medications remains one of anesthesiology's greatest challenges. This episode dives deep into the evolving landscape of perioperative pain management, examining how clinicians can achieve the delicate balance required for optimal patient outcomes. Dr. Paul Guillod joins us to share his perspective as both an anesthesiologist and pain management specialist, highlighting how opioid-sparing techniques create...
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Navigating the fine line between effective pain control and minimizing harm from opioid medications remains one of anesthesiology's greatest challenges. This episode dives deep into the evolving landscape of perioperative pain management, examining how clinicians can achieve the delicate balance required for optimal patient outcomes. Dr. Paul Guillod joins us to share his perspective as both an anesthesiologist and pain management specialist, highlighting how opioid-sparing techniques create...
#257 Sweet Trouble: Perioperative Management of SGLT2 Inhibitors
Anesthesia Patient Safety Podcast
20 minutes
2 months ago
#257 Sweet Trouble: Perioperative Management of SGLT2 Inhibitors
Sodium-glucose cotransporter-2 (SGLT2) inhibitors have revolutionized treatment for type 2 diabetes, heart failure, and chronic kidney disease—but they're creating new challenges for anesthesia professionals. With more patients on these medications heading to surgery, understanding their unique perioperative risks has never been more critical. At the heart of this issue lies euglycemic ketoacidosis—a potentially life-threatening complication that's particularly insidious because it lacks the...
Anesthesia Patient Safety Podcast
Navigating the fine line between effective pain control and minimizing harm from opioid medications remains one of anesthesiology's greatest challenges. This episode dives deep into the evolving landscape of perioperative pain management, examining how clinicians can achieve the delicate balance required for optimal patient outcomes. Dr. Paul Guillod joins us to share his perspective as both an anesthesiologist and pain management specialist, highlighting how opioid-sparing techniques create...
