Maria Shilaos, KSL Newsradio
Maria Shilaos, KSL Newsradio
Opioid-free surgeries Pt. 4
Opioid-free surgeries Pt. 4
Opioid-free surgeries Pt. 4
Sunday 15th March 2020
Discover opioid-free surgeries for safer pain management with insights from Dr. Will Shakespeare and patient Bill Evans on 'Healthy Mind Matters'.
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Maria Shilaos, KSL Newsradio
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Get the buttons here!Pain Relief Without Opioids: Innovations in Post-Surgery Care
Opioid-free surgery has the same goal from an anesthesia perspective and from an Intermountain Healthcare perspective that it always has, which is to give a patient as comfortable a surgical process as possible.
Imagine waking up from surgery without the fog of opioids. In this episode of 'Healthy Mind Matters', host Maria Shilaos dives into the world of opioid-free surgeries. She chats with Dr. Will Shakespeare, Intermountain Healthcare's Medical Director of surgical operations and anesthesiology, and Bill Evans, a patient who has experienced this innovative approach firsthand. Dr. Shakespeare explains how techniques like nerve blocks and non-opioid medications can effectively manage pain without the risks associated with opioids.
Bill Evans shares his personal journey, highlighting the benefits and challenges of opting for an opioid-free recovery. He encourages others to consider this path, sharing how it made a significant difference in his post-surgery experience. This episode is a must-listen for anyone curious about safer pain management options after surgery. Tune in to learn more about how Intermountain Healthcare is paving the way for a healthier, opioid-free recovery.