Abstract

Many medications are used in acute perioperative pain management, and a complete review is beyond the scope of this article. However, 4 medications have emerged as the most commonly used and effective medications in the treatment of acute perioperative pain control: celecoxib, gabapentin, subanesthetic ketamine, and acetaminophen. This review is geared toward perioperative providers, including anesthesiologists and certified registered nurse anesthetists, surgeons, and internists involved in the perioperative care of the surgical patient.