Opioid Education in Total Knee Arthroplasty

"The presentation and handouts contain information regarding the following topics:~* Reviewing opioids and strategies for analgesia~ * Defining and identifying opioids~ * Goals for postoperative pain management and utilizing opioids to treat pain~ * Alternative modes of treating pain~ * Regional anesthesia/analgesia defined~* Side effects and risks of opioids~ * Common side effects of opioids~ * Risks of addiction, tolerance, dependence, opioid-induced hyperalgesia with long-term use~* Proper use and handling of opioids~ * Safe practices when taking opioids~ * Weaning off opioids~ * Safe storage and disposal of opioids"

"The video and handouts contain information regarding the following topics:~* Reviewing opioids and strategies for analgesia~ * Defining and identifying opioids~ * Goals for postoperative pain management and utilizing opioids to treat pain~ * Alternative modes of treating pain~ * Regional anesthesia/analgesia defined~* Side effects and risks of opioids~ * Common side effects of opioids~ * Risks of addiction, tolerance, dependence, opioid-induced hyperalgesia with long-term use~* Proper use and handling of opioids~ * Safe practices when taking opioids~ * Weaning off opioids~ * Safe storage and disposal of opioids"