Enhancing Recovery After Surgery: How Certified Nurse Anesthetists Are Improving Outcomes
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The healthcare community is at a crossroads as the opioid crisis rages in America – how to provide effective pain management while preventing opioid abuse and addiction. This session will explore evidence-based opioid-sparing pain management techniques and how they are improving patient outcomes and quality of life while also reducing overall costs.
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