Marissa Adams, Author at Mend Well Blog

October 2, 2020 ERAS | opioid | opioids | pain | painkillers Marissa Adams

This Medication Eliminated Opioid Use After Surgery in 83% of Patients Studied

No companies mentioned in this post have provided promotional consideration to MendWell. The Research At-A-Glance In a study funded by the biotech company Heron Therapeutics, more than 90% of patients stayed opioid-free in the 72 hours after surgery and 83% stayed off opioids the full 28-day post-op window. Patients having hernia repair surgery were given a local […]

May 21, 2020 Covid-19 | surgery Marissa Adams

Surgery for COVID-19 Patients: A Creative Method For Safe Procedures

The information in this post is accurate as of 5/20/20 We’ve been focusing hard on what preparing for, having, and recovering from surgery will be like now that it is clear that COVID-19 will have a long term presence in the global healthcare system. But what we haven’t been able to learn much about was what […]

May 5, 2020 Covid-19 | surgery Marissa Adams

These States are Resuming Elective Surgeries After a Pause for COVID-19

The information in this post is accurate as of 5/5/20 Elective surgery is back on the schedule for over half of US States. As COVID-19 patients began flooding into hospitals in late March and early April, many states halted any non-emergency surgeries, largely because of a fear of supply and staff shortages. The US healthcare […]

January 2, 2020 enhanced recovery | ERAS Marissa Adams

Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS®) Refresher Course

A very Happy New Year to all of our loyal Mend Well readers! We’re back on the record at the start of this shiny new decade, and like any other new year we are taking stock of the past and looking forward to new possibilities. It’s a great time to re-focus on our mission of […]

May 10, 2019 my surgery story | orthopedic | sports injury Marissa Adams

My Surgery Story: Bone Spur Removal

Whether your procedure is a minor one that just warrants a couple of days of rest or a major one that requires physical therapy and months of recovery, surgery can be daunting. But like most things in life, a little extra knowledge and organization can lead to a better overall experience. That’s why today we […]

August 30, 2018 ERAS | surgery Marissa Adams

Welcome to Mend Well

Welcome to Mend Well Blog; we’re really glad you’re here! You play a role in the success of your surgery and the speed of your recovery. And it pays to be your own advocate and take control of your health; it’s not all on your doctors and nurses. Think of it like this: you’re an […]

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