About The Book

Opioid Analgesia in Anesthesia and Pain Medicine: A Pharmacological Insight
An Essential Guide to Mastering Opioid Use in Clinical Practice
Opioid Analgesia in Anesthesia and Pain Medicine: A Pharmacological Insight is a definitive resource for anesthesiologists, pain specialists, and healthcare professionals navigating the complex landscape of opioid therapy. This concise, evidence-based volume offers a deep dive into the pharmacology, clinical applications, and challenges of opioids in acute and chronic pain management.
Authored by leading experts, this book covers:
• Pharmacological Foundations: Explore the mechanisms of opioid receptors, pharmacokinetics, and pharmacodynamics, demystifying how drugs like morphine, fentanyl, and tramadol achieve analgesia.
• Clinical Applications: Learn best practices for opioid use in perioperative settings, chronic pain management, and palliative care, with protocols for patient-controlled analgesia and multimodal pain strategies.
• Risk Mitigation: Address critical issues like opioid tolerance, dependence, and overdose, with insights into opioid-sparing techniques, abuse-deterrent formulations, and managing side effects like respiratory depression.
• Case-Based Learning: Real-world scenarios highlight safe prescribing, patient monitoring, and navigating complications in diverse populations, including the elderly and those with comorbidities.
• Future Directions: Stay ahead with updates on novel analgesics, opioid stewardship programs, and regulatory guidelines shaping modern pain medicine.
Perfect for anesthesiology residents, pain management specialists, and clinicians seeking to balance efficacy with safety, this book is a vital tool for optimizing patient care in the opioid era.
Ideal for: Anesthesiologists, pain physicians, pharmacists, and medical educators.