RAPM Focus

BMJ Group

RAPM Focus is devoted to exploring the provocative and impactful aspects of the research published in Regional Anesthesia & Pain Medicine (RAPM) - rapm.bmj.com. Authors are joined by Editor-in-Chief, Dr. Brian Sites, and other members of the RAPM Editorial Board to discuss and debate the findings that matter most for clinicians, patients, and policy makers. Topical coverage includes all aspects of acute, perioperative, transitional, and chronic pain medicine. At RAPM, we believe well-done pain medicine improves health and well-being. Thanks for joining us. @RAPM_Online Podcast and music produced by Dan Langa. * The purpose of this podcast is to...

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RAPM Focus

Episodes (52)

Wed Apr 15th Episode 50: Pro–con debate on perioperative gabapentinoids: a nuanced approach is the best one
Mar 16th Episode 49: SPACE-Postpartum: a multidomain biopsychosocial framework for predicting chronic pain and impaired recovery after cesarean delivery – proof-of-concept report
Feb 12th Episode 48: Long-term outcomes of amputation in patients with complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS): a mixed-methods study

RAPM Focus

Apr 15, 2026
37 minutes
84 MB

In this episode of RAPM Focus, Editor in Chief Brian Sites, MD, discusses the pros and cons of perioperative gabapentinoids with author and RAPM Executive Editor Eric Schwenk, MD, and Kishor Gandhi, MD, following the November 2025 publication of his brief technical report, “Pro-con debate on perioperative gabapentinoids: a nuanced approach is the best one.” Dr. Eric Schwenk is a professor of anesthesiology and perioperative medicine at the Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University in Philadelphia, PA and is the vice chair of faculty affairs and professional development. His clinical and research interests are outcomes after orth...

RAPM Focus

Episode 50: Pro–con debate on perioperative gabapentinoids: a nuanced approach is the best one

BMJ Group

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