Advancements in Ambulatory Anesthesia Pain Management

Authors

  • Nuthakun Posri Division of Perioperative Nursing, Golden Jubilee Medical Center, Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University, Nakhon Pathom 73170, Thailand
  • Varathip Thongdech Division of Nursing Specialty, Golden Jubilee Medical Center, Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University, Nakhon Pathom 73170, Thailand
  • Peeraya Buakhao Division of Emergency Medicine Nursing, Golden Jubilee Medical Center, Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University, Nakhon Pathom 73170, Thailand
  • Phongthara Vichitvejpaisal Department of Anesthesiology, Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University, Bangkok 10700, Thailand

Keywords:

ambulatory anesthesia, multimodal analgesia, pain management, patient-centered care

Abstract

This article discusses the advancements in ambulatory anesthesia pain management and their implications for modern healthcare. The importance of effective pain management in ambulatory settings is emphasized, along with the challenges of traditional pain management techniques. The article then focuses on multimodal analgesia in ambulatory anesthesia, explaining its rationale and detailing the various drugs and techniques used. Furthermore, the article discusses the role of technology in ambulatory anesthesia pain management. It focuses on advancements in pain assessment tools, drug delivery systems, and the use of virtual reality as a distraction technique. The integration of patient-centered approaches in pain management is also explored emphasizing individualized pain management plans and patient engagement. The article also addresses the management of chronic pain in ambulatory anesthesia patients, emphasizing the need to identify and develop specialized pain management strategies for this population. It also discusses strategies for addressing safety and complications in ambulatory anesthesia pain management. The future directions of ambulatory anesthesia pain management are explored, with a focus on potential areas for further research and advancements in the field.

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Published

2024-06-30

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Posri, N., Thongdech, V., Buakhao, P., & Vichitvejpaisal, P. (2024). Advancements in Ambulatory Anesthesia Pain Management. Thai Journal of Anesthesiology, 50(4), 261–270. retrieved from https://he02.tci-thaijo.org/index.php/anesthai/article/view/269961

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Vol. 50 No. 4 (2024): July-August

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Review articles

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