The book is a guide to perioperative analgesia, designed to equip healthcare professionals with the latest strategies to manage perioperative pain effectively. It offers a blend of theoretical knowledge and practical applications, making it an indispensable tool for practitioners aiming to enhance patient outcomes and recovery during the perioperative period.
The chapters cover a wide range of topics, including pain assessment, pain pathways, and preventive analgesia. It includes expert insights into advanced analgesic methods for various surgical procedures, as well as tailored pain management solutions for diverse patient populations. The book also addresses the challenges of managing opioid-dependent patients and provides evidence-based solutions for acute pain management services. The chapters highlight the genetic polymorphisms involved in pain mechanisms and the unique considerations required for pediatric patients.
The book is targeted at anesthesiologists, surgeons, pain management specialists, and healthcare professionals involved in perioperative care. It bridges the gap between current practices and cutting-edge advancements. It is also suitable for postgraduate students and practicing pain physicians, meeting curriculum and examination requirements for courses in anesthesiology and pain medicine.
Assessment of acute pain.- Pain pathways- from periphery to perception.-
Preventive analgesia.- Multimodal approach for commonly performed surgeries.-
Drugs for acute pain management.- Methods of analgesia.- Perioperative
management of opioid dependent patient.- Acute pain management services.-
Genetic polymorphism involved in pain mechanism. - Special consideration in
perioperative pain management in children.
Dr. Pallavi Ahluwalia ( M.D., MNAMS) is presently, Senior Professor in the Department of Anesthesiology, Teerthanker Mahaveer Medical College in Moradabad, India with over 20 years of experience. She is the Ex-Head of Department, Emergency Medicine, Rohilkhand medical College, Bareilly.Her research focuses on innovative pain relief techniques and enhancing patient outcomes during the perioperative period. She is a fellow of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons (Glasgow) and specializes in perioperative analgesia, with additional Fellowship in Palliative medicine from Institute of Palliative care and St.Christopher's hospice, London.She is Fellow of International Medical science Academy. Dr. Ahluwalia has published many peer-reviewed international publications and has contributed chapters in various issues of " Yearbook of Anesthesiology". As President of the Indian Society of Anesthesia, Moradabad branch, she has received several awards, including the IMA National Award for Excellence in Anesthesia Research and Annual M. k. Dey Award from Indian College of Anaesthesia.
