Perioperative Gabapentin

Gabapentin is often used in a multi-model pain management strategy in both peri- and post-operative setting. Little data exists looking at the adverse effects of this practice. Join host Geoff Wall, as he reviews data from a new study looking at this question.The GameChangerGabapentin’s data is sparse for use in postoperative pain; however, new data suggest use after orthopedic surgery is associated with poor outcomes. Show Segments00:00 - Introductions00:58 - The Current Use of Gabapentin03:19 - Perioperative Gabapentin Study09:34 - GameChanger: Study Findings15:30 - Connecting to Practice: Gabapentin on Order Sets16:52 - Closing RemarksHostGeoff Wall, PharmD, BCPS, FCCP, CGPProfessor of Pharmacy Practice, Drake UniversityInternal Medicine/Critical Care, UnityPoint HealthReferences and ResourcesPerioperative Gabapentin Use and In-Hospital Adverse Clinical Events Among Older Adults After Major SurgeryRedeem your CPE or CME hereCPE (Pharmacist) CME (Physician) Get a membership & earn CE for GameChangers Podcast episodes (30 mins/episode)Pharmacists: Get a membershipPrescribers: Get a membershipCE InformationLearning ObjectivesUpon successful completion of this knowledge-based activity, participants should be able to:1. Apply the results of the gabapentin study to the perioperative patient population2. Discuss the evidence of the effectiveness of gabapentin in multi-modal pain management0.05 CEU/0.5 HrUAN: 0107-0000-22-441-H04-PInitial release date: 12/16/2022Expiration date: 12/16/2023Additional CPE and CME details can be found here.Follow CEimpact on Social Media:LinkedInInstagram