Table 1. Sample multimodality pain management.

Preoperative

Acetaminophen (paracetamol) 1,000 mg IV in preop

Ketorolac 800 mg IV in preop

Intraoperative

Liposomal bupivacaine 266 mg wound infiltration

Postoperative

Acetaminophen (paracetamol) 1,000 mg IV every 6 h until patient taking oral meds

Ibuprofen 800 mg IV every 8 h until patient taking oral meds

PCA (morphine or Dilaudid) for severe pain (scale 6-10) until patient taking oral meds

Oxycodone 10 mg PO every 4 h for moderate pain when taking oral medication

Abbreviations: IV, intravenously; PCA, patient-controlled anesthesia; PO, by mouth.