Announcements

If you missed an announcement, below is a list of those that have been posted on the Geriatric Pain website.

Early  success with use of transdermal lidocaine as primary patch analgesia after joint replacement
Preliminary results from a study currently underway suggest that use of a transdermal lidocaine 5% patch may reduce the overall use of oral analgesics, including opioids, following knee replacement surgery.

FDA announcement regarding acetaminophen in prescription drugs
The FDA has asked manufacturers of prescription products that contain an acetaminophen combination to limit the amount of acetaminophen in these products to no more than 325mg per dose.

Pain management in older adults receives recent attention by the FDA
The FDA’s Safe Use Initiative program recently focused on medication risks that are directly associated with pain management in older adults. 

MDS 3.0 transition to begin October 2010
All nursing homes will need to transition to the Minimum Data Set (MDS) 3.0 beginning in October 2010. Are you ready?