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Dear Patient

Podcast by Dr. John Keenan Fanning

English

Technology & science

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Dear Patient, Hello and welcome. My goal with this podcast is to help give you the medical knowledge to enable you to ask for the help you need and to make you your best self! I believe knowledge is power and I am here to give you the knowledge you need to help yourself! Remember that if you are struggling, your health care team is here to help, and that you are NOT alone. Dr. John Keenan Fanning P.S. I owe a HUGE thank-you to Dr. Landon Berger, who was instrumental in developing and editing of this podcast! without him this podcast would not have been possible!

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15 episodes

episode Acute Surgical Pain - Non medical Managment artwork

Acute Surgical Pain - Non medical Managment

Dear Patient, Hello, This episode is aimed to help explain that there are many ways that we can help with pain that are not just increasing medications! most notably, REHAB is a huge part of recovery, and you need to be able to engage with rehabilitation to fully recover.  Beyond rehabilitation there are multiple ways to engage with and treat pain. hot and cold packs can be highly effective for some people, but even beyond this, it's important to get back to things you enjoy. be active, go for a walk, if possible, find some sunshine to brighten up your day, talk to friends and family, and eat and drink things that you can have and you enjoy. It's true that after surgery we are going to have to work with you to fully control your pain, but these actions can hopefully help you further improve your pain, and enable you to have the best outcome and experience possible. Here is wishing you a speedy path on the road to recovery! and remember, you are not alone.

3 Sep 2025 - 6 min
episode Acute Surgical Pain - Simple Pain Relief artwork

Acute Surgical Pain - Simple Pain Relief

Dear Patient, Hello, This episode is aimed to help explain why we use Paracetamol and NSAIDs as a first line pain medication to establish a baseline of pain relief before moving on to stronger medications. These medications are generally very safe and well tolerated. Almost everyone should get Paracetamol (acetaminophen) as needed, and NSAID should be available unless you fall into one of the following 5 categories: 1. pregnant, 2. heart disease, 3. kidney disease, 4. prior bleeding from your stomach or intestines, and 5. if you're over the age of 65 (this last one is a much looser criteria). These medications are highly effective and if you are in pain you should inquire with your health care provider about whether you should be on these REGULARLY to get the best possible outcome! Here is wishing you a speedy path on the road to recovery! and remember, you are not alone.

12 Apr 2025 - 5 min
episode How to respond to an opioid overdose artwork

How to respond to an opioid overdose

Dear Patient, In this episode I hope to cover a very basic approach to managing an opioid overdose. I wrote this as a bonus episode with the goal helping anyone who finds themselves in a position where they need to respond to an opioid overdose with no other resources. This is not a replacement for seeking medical help and not a replacement for first aid training. I hope you never need this but I recorded this if someone finds themselves in this position. Remember, we are stronger together, the medical community is here for you, and YOU ARE NOT ALONE. Dr. John Keenan Fanning P.S. I need to thank Dr. Landon Berger for his contributions to this podcast. Without his amazing guidance and suggestions this podcast would not have been possible!

20 Nov 2023 - 5 min
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