pain
Education
Post Dural Puncture Headache (PDPH)
Post dural puncture headache (PDPH) is a potential complication following neuraxial procedures when the dura is punctured and entry into the subarachnoid space permits drainage of cerebrospinal fluid (CSF). In the case of lumbar...
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Education
Multimodal Analgesia
For the last several months, multiple manufacturing delays have led to a nationwide shortage of injectable, intravenous (IV) opioid medications like morphine, hydromorphone, and fentanyl. These medications are routinely utilized in the perioperative and...
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PGY-3 (CA-2)
Last Week On The Chronic Pain Service
Although this chronic pain management rotation has been very relaxed, the month overall has been very hectic with my fellowship interviews. Many days I've had to catch flights immediately after work or, even better,...
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PGY-3 (CA-2)
Busy Day On Acute Pain
What a crazy day - the first epidural I've ever had to abandon, a myriad of acute pain consults, continuous block of the brachial plexus at the axilla, rectus sheath block x 6, post-op TAP...
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PGY-3 (CA-2)
Halfway Done With First Acute Pain Rotation
What a beautiful day in Houston! I'm halfway done with my first acute pain rotation and really enjoying my time back at the #1 cancer hospital in the country - MD Anderson Cancer Center....
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MS3
Palliative Care Experience
Last Thursday, a good classmate and I had the privilege of visiting a patient with metastatic cancer for our mandatory "palliative care experience." Under the guidance of an attending physician, we explored how the...
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Journal
Swearing Relieves Pain
Many of us are accustomed to following up a jammed toe, a burned finger, or heck, even a paper cut with a four letter expletive. Ever wonder why? Because it helps relieve pain! According...
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