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2019 Jul


Can J Neurol Sci


46


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Opioid-Free Analgesia for Supratentorial Craniotomies: A Systematic Review.

Authors

Darmawikarta D, Sourour M, Couban R, Kamath S, Reddy K K, Shanthanna H
Can J Neurol Sci. 2019 Jul; 46(4):415-422.
PMID: 31293233.

Abstract

Post-craniotomy pain can be severe and is often undermanaged. Opioids can interfere with neurological monitoring and are associated with adverse effects. This systematic review aimed to identify measures of opioid-free analgesia and compare their effectiveness with opioid analgesia for post-craniotomy pain in patients with supratentorial tumors.