Eric S. Schwenk

Join Kristin L. Schreiber, a leader in regional anesthesia and expert in pain management, alongside Eric S. Schwenk, a professor focused on individualized care in perioperative medicine. They dive into a groundbreaking trial exploring ketamine’s role in managing acute pain after breast surgery. Discover how patient traits influence pain responses, the surprising prevalence of chronic pain post-surgery, and the complexities of balancing standardized care with individual patient needs. Their insights on central sensitization and the nuances of ketamine's efficacy are both illuminating and essential for future pain management strategies.