Does a Non-Opioid Multimodal Pain (NOMO) Protocol Decrease Narcotic Use

Overview

The objective of this study is to evaluate narcotic use after implementation of a Non-Opioid Multimodal Pain (NOMO) protocol in patients who are undergoing a urogynecologic procedure. The study will also evaluate secondary outcomes, including: post-operative pain rating, length of hospital stay, postoperative antiemetic use, bladder catheterization at discharge, number of post-operative phone calls, and rate of reported side effects of opioid use (nausea/constipation). Study participants will be asked to utilize the validated Brief Pain Inventory (appendix A) scale to assess post-operative pain levels. Based on inpatient post-operative opioid use and number of opioid pills prescribed at discharge, an attempt will be made to develop an algorithm for recommended opioid prescribing patterns.

The objective of this study is to evaluate narcotic use after implementation of a Non-Opioid Multimodal Pain (NOMO) protocol in patients who are undergoing a urogynecologic procedure. NOMO protocols seek to reduce the opioid usage for patients in the postoperative period. Patients will receive multiple pain medications (usually referred to as a "pain cocktail") that work on various pain receptors throughout the body. These medications are approved for pain control; but they have few side effects and less addictive properties. The study will also evaluate secondary outcomes, including: post-operative pain rating, length of hospital stay, postoperative antiemetic use, bladder catheterization at discharge, number of post-operative phone calls, and rate of reported side effects of opioid use (nausea/constipation). Study participants will be asked to utilize the validated Brief Pain Inventory (appendix A) scale to assess post-operative pain levels. Based on inpatient post-operative opioid use and number of opioid pills prescribed at discharge, an attempt will be made to develop an algorithm for recommended opioid prescribing patterns.