What is the Incidence of QT Prolongation and Life-Threatening Arrhythmia Following IV Methadone Administration in Patients Undergoing Lumbar Fusion?

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Authors

Gregory Smith, Beaumont Health
Richard W. Easton, Beaumont Health
Kuldeep Shah, Beaumont Health
Daniel Silvasi, Beaumont Health
Matthew Lipphardt, Beaumont Health Resident
Julie George, Beaumont Health
Shengchuan Dai, Beaumont Health
Brian Williamson, Beaumont Health
Brady Vibert, Beaumont Health
Bradley Ahlgren, Beaumont Health
Nicholas Papakonstantinou, Beaumont Health

Description

Postoperative analgesia is a significant challenge following major spine surgery. Utilizing a combination of opioid and non-opioid medications, optimizing their analgesic benefits while decreasing unwanted side effects, has been an effective multi-modal strategy in an Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS) protocol.

Publication Date

5-2022

Keywords

Postoperative analgesia, spine surgery

Disciplines

Anesthesiology | Cardiology | Laboratory and Basic Science Research | Orthopedics

Recommended Citation

Smith G, Easton R, Shah K, Silvasi D, Lipphardt M, George J et al [Dai S, Williamson B, Vibert B, Ahlgren B, Papakonstantinou N] What is the incidence of QT prolongation and life-threatening arrhythmia following IV methadone administration in patients undergoing lumbar fusion? Poster presented at: The 2022 Annual Congress of Enhanced Recovery and Perioperative Medicine; 2022 May 11-13 ; Baltimore, MA.

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The 2022 Annual Congress of Enhanced Recovery and Perioperative Medicine, Baltimore, MA., May 11-13, 2022.