Opioids and Cancer Pain—PO to IV to IT

Authors

Sameer Patel, Rochester Regional HealthFollow

Document Type

Presentation

Department

Oncology and Hematology

Abstract

Opioids and Cancer Pain—PO to IV to IT, Dr. Sameer Patel, Palliative Care

Objectives:

• Understand the anatomy of cancer associated pain
• The indications and mechanism of action of opioids in cancer associated pain
• Learn the management of an acute pain crisis in the cancer population
• Learn the steps of a successful and safe opioid rotation
• Indications, advantages, and disadvantages of intrathecal pain pumps

Publication Date

4-6-2023

Recommended Citation

Patel, S. (2023). Opioids and Cancer Pain—PO to IV to IT. Retrieved from https://scholar.rochesterregional.org/grandrounds_rgh/87