Open AccessDischarge prescription patterns of opioid and nonopioid analgesics after common surgical procedures
Author(s) -
Michael J. Nooromid,
Eddie Blay,
Jane L. Holl,
Karl Y. Bilimoria,
Julie K. Johnson,
Mark K. Eskandari,
Jonah J. Stulberg
Publication year - 2018
Publication title -
pain reports
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.113
H-Index - 15
ISSN - 2471-2531
DOI - 10.1097/pr9.0000000000000637
Subject(s) - medicine , medical prescription , cholecystectomy , opioid , analgesic , morphine , pill , retrospective cohort study , anesthesia , general surgery , surgery , receptor , pharmacology
The number and strength of opioids prescribed after surgery can vary widely at a single institution. Further research is needed to elucidate variations in prescribing.