We tackle the complexities of pain management in patients with chronic kidney disease in this reboot from @NephMadness 2019 that, on a scale of 1-10, will leave you feeling very relieved in addressing pain. Topics: Opioids, gabapentinoids, NSAIDS, pain ladders, why tramadol is tramadont, and more!
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Credits
Written and produced by: Justin Berk MDNephMadness Pain Region: Samantha Gelfand MDNephMadness Pun Contest produced by: Hannah R AbramsCover art by: Kate Grant MBChB, Dip GUMedHosts: Matthew Watto MD, Paul Williams MD, Stuart Brigham MDEdited by: Matthew Watto MD (audio), Emi Okamoto MD (show notes)Guests: Samantha Gelfand MD, Matthew Sparks MD, David Juurlink MD
Show Segments
Kidney PunDisclaimer, intro and guest biosGuest one-linersClinical Case and Pain Management DisclaimerModalities for pain meds in ckdOpioids for pain and their metabolitesDave Juurlink reframes the question, “what is our real goal with pain management?”Matt Sparks reiterates the dangers of morphine and codeine in patients with advanced CKDCommunicating meds that are contraindicated or relatively contraindicated in CKDBuprenorphineWhat about the WHO Pain Ladder for CKD?Should we use more cannabinoids? Ketamine?Dave Juurlink rants on TramadolNSAIDS and CKDGabapentinoids (gabapentin and pregabalin) for neuropathic pain and driving?!Estimating eGFR in CKD and AKI. Which equation is best?How would each of our experts treat this patient with CKD and knee painOutro
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