I’m always looking for new techniques to enhance pain management after surgery. Recently, I’ve started using a combination of local anesthetics and opioids, and I’ve noticed a difference in how comfortable our patients are during recovery. What strategies or protocols do you find work best in your practice?
I’ve found that incorporating a multimodal approach, like using gabapentin alongside the opioids, can really boost comfort levels. It’s like throwing a surprise party for pain — unexpected and effective! Have you tried using it in your protocol?
It’s great that you’re mixing local anesthetics with opioids! I’ve had luck with adding a little bit of ketamine to the mix — it can be a game changer for some patients. Any thoughts on balancing sedatives though, to avoid oversedation?
Local anesthetics really help! I also like to use continuous rate infusions for extra comfort. Any thoughts on recovery time with your methods? 
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Combining local anesthetics with opioids is a solid move! I’ve had success with adding a bit of NSAIDs into the mix too — it can help tackle that lingering discomfort. Have you noticed any differences in recovery times with your current approach, @m_lawson89?