Opioid Sparing Strategies for Children Having ENT Procedures-Presentation Slides

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The document discusses opioid-sparing strategies for children undergoing Ear, Nose, and Throat (ENT) procedures, emphasizing the need to reduce opioid use in pediatric anesthesia to combat the opioid crisis. It highlights the risks associated with ENT procedures in children and the importance of selecting appropriate analgesic alternatives to opioids. The document covers the ethical considerations around perioperative opioid use in children and the impact of pediatric opioid exposure on dependence and abuse. Strategies to minimize opioid use, such as utilizing non-opioid analgesic adjuncts like ketorolac and dexmedetomidine during ENT surgeries, are discussed. The text also mentions the importance of individualized preoperative assessments to identify children at risk, especially those with obstructive sleep apnea. Additionally, it showcases successful opioid-free anesthesia initiatives implemented in healthcare settings to improve patient outcomes and reduce opioid-related harm. Overall, the document emphasizes the role of healthcare providers in promoting opioid stewardship, educating patients and families, and advocating for opioid-sparing practices to ensure the well-being of pediatric patients and contribute to public health efforts.

Keywords

opioid-sparing

pediatric anesthesia

ENT procedures

analgesic alternatives

opioid crisis

non-opioid adjuncts

ketorolac

dexmedetomidine

opioid-free anesthesia

opioid stewardship