Postoperative Opioid Prescription Practices at Discharge for Pediatric Orthopaedic Patients: A Systematic Review

The overprescription of opioids for pediatric orthopaedic surgery patients is a concerning issue due to the risks of misuse, diversion, and prolonged use. Despite this, evidence-based guidelines for opioid prescribing in this population are lacking. This systematic review aimed to characterize curre...

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Main Authors: Jiwoo Park, BA, Uma Balachandran, BA, Brittany Sacks, BS, Katrina Nietsch, MS, Erin Abbott, BA, Taylor Mustapich, MD, Kyle Rako, MD PharmD, Sheena C. Ranade, MD
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2024-11-01
Series:Journal of the Pediatric Orthopaedic Society of North America
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Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2768276524009490
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