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[[File:PIÑATA.jpg|450px|thumb|right]] A '''piñata''' is a decorative container made of papier-mâché filled with candy, which in the inpatient medical setting is synonymous with pain medications. As part of the celebration of pain management, the patient is blindfolded, spun around, and then attempts to break the '''piñata ''' with a stick, broom, [[Foley Catheter|Foley]], or [[Stethoscope|stethoscope]].
There are several types of '''piñatas''':
# Tylenol '''piñata''' - This contains no more than 4 grams of [http://gomerblog.com/2015/10/tylenol-for-pain/ Tylenol ] in order to prevent overdose. # NSAID '''piñatas''' - Ibuprofen is the most commonly prescribed '''piñata''', though patients are allowed to play with it only every 6 or 8 hours in order to prevent stomach upset or renal failure.
# Narcotic '''piñatas''' - The classic '''piñata'''.
'''Special Types'''
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A particular favorite among health care providers is the indestructible Dilaudid '''piñata''', where a patient is also allowed to obtain Dilaudid if they can get it out of the '''piñata'''. Though they try and try and try, they never succeed, which is hilarious because what the patients don't know is that the '''piñata''' is made from of bulletproof Kevlar.
[[Category:Medical Device]]
[[Category:Medications]]