A Simple Predictor of Pediatric Opioid Requirements After Laparoscopic Appendectomy
An evidence-based predictor for postoperative opioid requirements in pediatric patients undergoing laparoscopic appendectomy was formulated.
Postoperative Pain
Efficacy of an Investigational Small Molecule for Pain After Colorectal Surgery
The efficacy of a small molecule that inhibits the glycine transporter type 2 and the serotonin receptor 5-hydroxytryptamine 2A was investigated for postoperative pain after colorectal surgery.
Can Gabapentin Decrease Opioid Consumption in Chronic Buprenorphine Users After Cesarean Delivery?
Acute opioid consumption after cesarean delivery was not reduced with the inclusion of gabapentin in a multimodal analgesic regimen among chronic buprenorphine users.
Stronger Opioids No More Effective for Fractures Managed Surgically
This study found no evidence that stronger opioids were superior to milder opioids for subacute pain.
Bronchoscopy Sedation, Monitoring, and Recovery: A Review of Current Guidelines
The researchers performed a systematic review of the current bronchoscopy guidelines on flexible bronchoscopy with a focus on evidence and recommendations for patient monitoring, capnometry, and observation time.
Fentanyl 50mcg/mL Ready-to-Use Prefilled Syringes Now Available
The Simplist ready-to-administer prefilled syringes require no assembly or point-of-care preparation.
Genetic, Ethnicity-Dependent Factors Predict Variability in Acute Postoperative Patient-Controlled Analgesia
Genetic and nongenetic factors should be evaluated when examining factors contributing to variability in acute postoperative opioid use.
Vagus Nerve Stimulation Improves Arm Function After Stroke
Researchers aimed to determine whether vagus nerve stimulation paired with rehabilitation is a safe and effective treatment for improving arm function lost after a stroke.
NSAIDs Better Than Codeine for Outpatient Postoperative Pain
For adult outpatients, use of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) is associated with better pain scores and better global assessments.
Surgical Caffeine Unlikely To Reduce Early Postoperative Opioid Consumption
RCT findings reveal intraoperative caffeine’s potential to reduce opioid consumption and improve recovery after surgery.
- Loading...
Loading...
Next post in Opioid Addiction
Loading... 
Loading...