Learning Objectives:   

Upon conclusion of this program, participants should be able to:

• Describe the characteristics, pharmacology, and pharmacokinetics of methadone.
• Identify special considerations for methadone use in certain patient populations.
• Summarize the recent literature on intraoperative methadone use for postoperative pain control.
• Evaluate the safety of perioperative methadone use.
• Appreciate the clinical importance of adequate postoperative pain control.