Introduction -- Mechanisms of Pain and Transition from Acute to Chronic Pain -- Scope And Perspective of the Opioid Epidemic -- Patient/Surgical Risk Factors for Chronic Pain and Opioid Dependency -- General Principles of Perioperative Pain Management -- Setting Expectations: Role of Preoperative Clinics and Benefits Of Rehabilitation -- Enhanced Recovery Pathways and their Role in Pain Management -- Chronic Pain Procedures in Anticipation Of Surgery And Pain Status Optimization -- Opioid Taper Management and Rationale -- Analgesics -- Non-Pharmacologic Adjuncts -- Perioperative Management of Implanted Pump and Stimulators -- It Takes A Village: Pharmacy, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Psychology, Faith Services, Addiction Medicine and Palliative Care -- Regional Anesthesia Techniques -- Role of Inpatient Pain Services in Perioperative Pain Management -- Monitoring Considerations: Identifying High-Risk Respiratory, Depression and Relapse Patients.-Transition Clinics -- Special Patient Populations -- Consent Considerations -- Future Pathways.

Perioperative Pain Management: A Clinical Guide provides a unique and comprehensive approach to pain management, offering effective treatment strategies tailored to various specialties. This collaborative effort includes insights from experts in anesthesiology, pain management, physical medicine, addiction medicine, pharmacy, and surgery, ensuring diverse and inclusive content for all healthcare professionals involved in perioperative pain management. The book addresses special patient populations, highlighting specific challenges and strategies to meet their analgesic needs. Clinical providers seeking a blueprint for creating optimal perioperative pain management pathways will find this guide invaluable for planning and optimizing their clinical resources.