Leftover opioids following adult surgical procedures: a systematic review and meta-analysis

Leftover opioids following adult surgical procedures: a systematic review and meta-analysis

Abstract Background US opioid prescribing and use escalated over the last two decades, with parallel increases in opioid misuse, opioid-related deaths, and concerns about diversion. Postoperatively prescribed opioids contribute to these problems. Policy makers have addressed this issue by limiting p...

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Main Authors: Lori Schirle, Amanda L. Stone, Matthew C. Morris, Sarah S. Osmundson, Philip D. Walker, Mary S. Dietrich, Stephen Bruehl
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2020-06-01
Series:Systematic Reviews
Subjects:
Postoperative pain
Postoperative care
Opioid usage
Acute pain
Pain medications
Outpatient
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s13643-020-01393-8

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