In this episode of My Favorite Learners, host Dr. Chloe Gomez sits down with Tom Baribeault, DNP, CRNA, FAANA, founder of the Society for Opioid-Free Anesthesia (SOFA), to explore the evolving landscape of perioperative pain management.

We go beyond the basics of opioid-sparing and dive into a truly multimodal approach - highlighting pharmacologic strategies involving ketamine, lidocaine, dexmedetomidine, magnesium, and more.

Whether you're an SRNA, CRNA, or an anesthesia educator, this conversation will challenge your assumptions and equip you with tools to design smarter, safer anesthetics.

-Why opioid-free doesn’t mean pain-free neglect
-Which adjuncts matter in clinical practice
-The patient-centered why behind multimodal plans

✨ Brought to you by My Favorite Learners—the podcast made for CRNA students, educators, and the people who never stop learning.