Publications by authors named "Muhammad A Farooq Anwar"
Article Synopsis
- LAST (Local Anaesthetic Systemic Toxicity) is a rare but serious complication that can occur during outpatient pain procedures, requiring effective management by healthcare teams.
- A structured training program was developed, consisting of a 20-minute instructional session followed by a simulation exercise, to enhance the knowledge and confidence of clinic staff in recognizing and managing LAST.
- Post-training evaluations showed improved recognition of LAST symptoms, increased confidence in treatment, and positive feedback on team communication and dynamics during high-pressure situations.
Exparel for Postoperative Pain Management: a Comprehensive Review.
Alan David Kaye
,
Cassandra Armstead-Williams
,
Farees Hyatali
,
Katherine S Cox
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Rachel J Kaye
,
Muhammad A Farooq Anwar
Curr Pain Headache Rep
October 2020
Purpose Of Review: Multimodal pain management is the most effective way to treat postsurgical pain. However, the use of opioids for acute pain management has unfortunately been a significant contributor to the current opioid epidemic. The use of opioids should be limited and only considered a "rescue" pain medication after other modalities of pain management have been utilized.
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