Ketorolac, a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug, is an option for the management of acute moderate-to-severe pain. Ketorolac is available in various forms, including oral, nasal spray, IV, or IM administration. Widely employed in postoperative scenarios for pain control, ketorolac is particularly effective when combined with opioids, leading to a significant reduction in opioid requirements. This synergistic approach not only mitigates the need for opioids but also diminishes the occurrence of adverse effects such as vomiting and decreased gastrointestinal motility.In pediatric cases, ketorolac demonstrates effectiveness comparable to major opioid analgesics. This educational activity discusses the indications, actions, and contraindications associated with ketorolac, emphasizing its role as a valuable agent in treating acute pain. The activity further highlights essential aspects, including the mechanism of action, adverse event profile, and critical factors for monitoring and managing toxicity, providing crucial insights for interprofessional team members involved in treating patients with acute moderate-to-severe pain.
- Provider:StatPearls, LLC
- Activity Link: https://www.statpearls.com/ArticleLibrary/viewarticle/23880
- Start Date: 2023-09-01 05:00:00
- End Date: 2023-09-01 05:00:00
- Credit Details: IPCE Credits: 1.0 hours
AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™️: 1.0 hours
Nursing: 1.0 hours
Pharmacy: 1.0 hours - MOC Credit Details: ABS - 1.0 Point; Credit Type(s): Accredited CME (ABS)
ABOS - 1.0 Point; Credit Type(s): Accredited CME (ABOS)
ABPATH - 1.0 Point; Credit Type(s): Lifelong Learning (ABPATH)
ABA - 1.0 Point; Credit Type(s): Lifelong Learning (ABA)
ABTS - 1.0 Point; Credit Type(s): Accredited CME (ABTS)
ABIM - 1.0 Point; Credit Type(s): Medical Knowledge (ABIM)
ABS - 1.0 Point; Credit Type(s): Self-Assessment (ABS)
ABP - 1.0 Point; Credit Type(s): Lifelong Learning and Self-Assessment (ABP)
ABOHNS - 1.0 Point; Credit Type(s): Self-Assessment (ABOHNS)
ABTS - 1.0 Point; Credit Type(s): Self-Assessment (ABTS) - Commercial Support: No
- Activity Type: Enduring Material
- CME Finder Type: Online Learning
- Fee to Participate: Variable
- Measured Outcome: Learner Knowledge, Learner/Team Competence
- Provider Ship: Directly Provided
- Registration: Open to all
- Specialty: Adolescent Medicine, Adult Cardiac, Ambulatory/Outpatient, Cardiothoracic, Cardiovascular, Cardiovascular Disease, Chemical Pathology, Congenital Cardiac, Critical Care, Critical Care Medicine, Facial Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery, Forensic Pathology, Gastroenterology, General Operative Anesthesia, General Orthopaedics, General Otolaryngology, General Surgery, General Thoracic, Geriatric Medicine, GI (incl. Liver, Pancreas, Bilary), Head & Neck, Hospice & Palliative Medicine, Hospice and Palliative Medicine, Hospital Medicine, Internal Medicine, Medical Oncology, Medical Toxicology, Non-Thoracic Surgery, Obstetric Anesthesia, Pain Medicine, Pediatric Critical Care Medicine, Pediatric Emergency Medicine, Pediatric Hematology-Oncology, Pediatric Rheumatology, Regional Anesthesia/Acute Pain, Rheumatology, Sports Medicine, Surgical Critical Care, Trauma