Polytrauma Pain Management in a Patient With Opioid Dependence

Authors

Jonathan Ong, Oakland University William Beaumont School of Medicine Medical Student
Moumen Asbahi, Corewell Health

Document Type

Conference Proceeding

Publication Date

10-21-2024

Abstract

A 42 y.o. male with a history of opioid dependence and crack cocaine use presented with polytrauma secondary to falling down a flight of stairs. CT findings were significant for a right midshaft humerus fracture, right L2-L4 fractures, and a right psoas hematoma with active bleeding. Following successful L3 artery embolization the active bleed and ORIF of humerus fracture, patient was placed on a multimodal pain regimen. Due to the severity of pain, patient was treated with non-pharmacologic therapies combined with opioids. We will discuss the pain management of a patient with a history of chronic recreational drug use.

Comments

American Society of Anesthesiologists Annual Meeting, October 18-22, 2024, Philadelphia, PA

Recommended Citation

Ong J, Asbahi M. Polytrauma pain management in a patient with opioid dependence. Presented at: American Society of Anesthesiologists Annual Meeting; 2024 Oct 21; Philadelphia, PA. Available from :https://www.abstractsonline.com/pp8/#!/20183/presentation/8317