Ep. 67 Non-Opioid Pain Management in GYN Surgery with Dr. Paula Bilica and Dr. Steven McCarus

Everyone knows about the dangers of opioids, but how can physicians provide quality postoperative pain control without opioids? This episode of the BackTable OBGYN podcast, hosted by Dr. Amy Park, features a discussion with experts Dr. Steven McCarus and Dr. Paula Bilica on non-opioid pain control in obstetric and gynecologic surgery. --- This podcast is supported by: Pacira https://www.pacira.com/ --- SYNPOSIS Highlighting the use of Exparel, a liposomal bupivacaine formulation, the discussion addresses how it has transformed post-operative pain management by reducing opioid exposure. The episode covers techniques for Exparel application in surgeries such as hysterectomies and C-sections, with positive patient outcomes noted. The conversation also emphasizes the importance of collaboration among healthcare professionals to advocate for better pain management protocols and patient satisfaction, spotlighting upcoming initiatives like the No Pain Act. --- TIMESTAMPS 00:00 - Introduction 04:47 - Introduction to Liposomal Bupivacaine (Exparel) 07:10 - Techniques and Applications of Exparel 20:13 - The No Pain Act 25:07 - Patient Success Stories with Exparel 26:30 - Administrative Hurdles and Solutions 30:24 - Safety and Efficacy of Exparel 32:42 - Educating Staff and Implementing Protocols 38:05 - Final Thoughts