Opioid-free General Anesthesia: Considerations, Techniques, and Limitations

Learning objectives

1. 1Analyze the benefits and limitations of opioid-free anesthesia compared with traditional opioid-based approaches, considering efficacy, safety, and resource implications.
2. 2Identify the components of multimodal analgesia used in opioid-free anesthesia regimens, including mechanisms of action, potential adverse effects, and supporting evidence.