Opioid-related deaths contributed to 71% of drug-related deaths nationwide in 2019.
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Many people are first exposed to opioids through postoperative prescription opioids.
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Prescription opioids remain a significant driver of later illicit drug use.
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Conversely, uncontrolled postoperative pain is associated with increased complications,
poor recovery and quality of life.
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,- Chou R.
- Gordon D.B.
- de Leon-Casasola O.A.
- et al.
Management of postoperative pain: a clinical practice guideline from the American
pain Society, the American Society of regional anesthesia and pain medicine, and the
American Society of anesthesiologists' committee on regional anesthesia, executive
committee, and administrative council.
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Exploring non-opioid postoperative pain relief is imperative to ensuring high quality
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Publication history
Published online: November 11, 2021
Accepted:
October 26,
2021
Received in revised form:
October 26,
2021
Received:
October 24,
2021
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