Intraoperative pain monitoring, myth or reality?

ESAIC Podcast on Anaesthesia and Intensive Care

Studies have shown that monitoring and treating intraoperative nociceptive events can lead to less postoperative pain, making it a critical aspect of patient care during surgery. Still there is a difference in the perceived importance of anesthetic depth vs antinociception monitoring among anaesthetists. Which are the reasons behind this reality? Is it possible to guarantee intraoperative pain monitoring for all patients? Are the devices currently on the market known and used by professionals? In this episode our host Dr Roberta Monzani discuss with Dr Helmar Bornemann-Cimenti issues related to Intraoperative Pain Monitoring while highlighting the importance of pain management as an essential element in the medical health system and in patient care. Join them and learn more.