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Papers: 26 Jun 2021 - 2 Jul 2021


Human Studies


2021 Jun 26


Ann Thorac Surg

A Standardized Minimal Opioid Prescription Post-Thoracic Surgery Provides Adequate Pain Control.

Authors

Skelhorne-Gross G, Simone C, Gazala S, Zeldin R A, Safieddine N
Ann Thorac Surg. 2021 Jun 26.
PMID: 34186093.

Abstract

Given the national opioid crisis, post-operative analgesia at discharge must be thoughtfully prescribed. Data, specifically related to thoracic procedures, remains scarce. This study assesses adequacy of pain control with standardized and limited opioids after thoracic procedures.