Multimodal Analgesia in Postoperative Pain Management: Optimizing Patient Outcomes

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David Morrison

King’s College Hospital, London

: J Addict Behav Ther Rehabil

Abstract

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Multimodal analgesia employs multiple medications and techniques to target different pain pathways, offering superior pain control while minimizing opioid consumption and side effects. Dr. David Mor rison from London presents an overview of current multimodal strategies in postoperative pain mana gement across surgical specialties. This session co vers combinations of NSAIDs, acetaminophen, local anesthetics, and adjuvant agents such as gabapenti noids and ketamine. The role of regional anesthesia techniques, including nerve blocks and epidurals, will also be discussed. Dr. Morrison highlights recent evi dence supporting individualized protocols based on surgery type, patient comorbidities, and risk factors for opioid dependence.Attendees will learn practical implementation tips, challenges in multimodal regi mens, and emerging trends including non-pharmaco logic adjuncts like cryotherapy and acupuncture.

Biography

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Dr. David Morrison is a consultant anesthesiologist specializing in pain management at Kingâ??s College Hospital, Lon don. He completed his MD at the University of Edinburgh and fellowship training in pain medicine. With over 18 years of clinical and research experience, Dr. Morrison focuses on enhanced recovery protocols and opioid-sparing techniques.