High-dose opioid utilization and mortality among individuals initiating hemodialysis
Abstract Background Individuals undergoing hemodialysis in the United States frequently report pain and receive three-fold more opioid prescriptions than the general population. While opioid use is appropriate for select patients, high-dose utilization may contribute to an increased risk of death du...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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BMC
2021-02-01
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| Series: | BMC Nephrology |
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| Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1186/s12882-021-02266-5 |