Pain (acute)
- Use multimodal nonopioid therapy first
- NSAID ± acetaminophen for many causes
- Local/regional therapy when feasible
- Opioid only when severity warrants
- lowest effective dose, shortest duration
- Suzetrigine = nonopioid NaV1.8 option
- Escalating pain → reassess the diagnosis
Use at a glance
- Use multimodal nonopioid therapy first
Choosing treatment
- Local/regional therapy when feasible
Practical pearls
- NSAID ± acetaminophen for many causes
- Suzetrigine = nonopioid NaV1.8 option
Treatment selection
- Opioid only when severity warrants
- lowest effective dose, shortest duration
Monitoring / follow-up
- Escalating pain → reassess the diagnosis
Self-check
- What treatment approach is used in Pain (acute)?
multimodal nonopioid therapy first.
- What is the first management step in Pain (acute)?
Use multimodal nonopioid therapy.
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