Evidence-Based Perioperative Opioid-Sparing Techniques During the United States Opioid Crisis

What Is This Study About?

This review examines evidence-based strategies for managing surgical pain while minimizing opioid use. It evaluates non-opioid alternatives, regional nerve blocks, and multimodal pain management protocols for head and neck surgery.

Key Findings

• Reviews non-opioid pain management strategies supported by clinical evidence
• Demonstrates effectiveness of regional nerve blocks and multimodal analgesia
• Provides practical protocols for reducing opioid prescriptions after surgery

What This Means for Patients

Patients undergoing facial surgery can benefit from modern pain management techniques that provide effective relief with fewer opioid-related risks and side effects.