I'm concerned about these statements: "Capsaicin [.......] initially causing pain and hyperalgesia but over time providing desensitization of primary afferent sensory neurons [....] this new prodrug formulation, injected at the time of surgery, may provide a novel approach to postoperative analgesia resulting in pain relief that lasts for days." So, will the patient's experience of hyperalgesia already be COMPLETE before they're lying in the postop/recovery room? or at home?
We shall see. I’m always leery of research papers that are written by the people who are trying to sell the product. Also, what is the cost of this injection. We do have Toradol injections and other cheaper modalities, and in the end it comes down to cost.
At the end of the day, any modality that can reduce opioid load is beneficial. This is particularly important for those who cannot tolerate opioids for myriad reasons.
I'm concerned about these statements: "Capsaicin [.......] initially causing pain and hyperalgesia but over time providing desensitization of primary afferent sensory neurons [....] this new prodrug formulation, injected at the time of surgery, may provide a novel approach to postoperative analgesia resulting in pain relief that lasts for days." So, will the patient's experience of hyperalgesia already be COMPLETE before they're lying in the postop/recovery room? or at home?
We shall see. I’m always leery of research papers that are written by the people who are trying to sell the product. Also, what is the cost of this injection. We do have Toradol injections and other cheaper modalities, and in the end it comes down to cost.
At the end of the day, any modality that can reduce opioid load is beneficial. This is particularly important for those who cannot tolerate opioids for myriad reasons.