Pediatric Urologic Surgery: Reducing Opioid Use.
Paediatr Drugs
; 23(5): 417-423, 2021 Sep.
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ABSTRACT
Adequate pain management is important for successful postoperative recovery after any surgical procedure. Unfortunately, the USA and many other parts of the world are in the midst of an opioid epidemic, and healthcare providers are thus tasked with balancing the comfort and recovery of their patients after an operation against the individual and societal harms of the over-prescription of opioids. The goal of this article is to discuss the range of opioid formulations currently in use, examine why this may be problematic, and explore alternatives that provide similar efficacy and may improve overall safety in the pediatric population after urologic surgery. Improving the way opioids are prescribed through clinical practice guidelines as well as considering alternatives to opioids can ensure patients have access to safer and more effective pain treatments and potentially reduce opioid misuse.
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MEDLINE
Asunto principal:
Analgésicos Opioides
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Trastornos Relacionados con Opioides
Tipo de estudio:
Guideline
Idioma:
En
Revista:
Paediatr Drugs
Asunto de la revista:
PEDIATRIA
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TERAPIA POR MEDICAMENTOS
Año:
2021
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Article