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2022 Mar 03


Pediatr Surg Int

Risk factors associated with recent opioid-related hospitalizations in children: a nationwide analysis.

Authors

Ferrantella A, Huerta CT, Quinn K, Mavarez AC, Quiroz HJ, Thorson CM, Perez EA, Sola JE
Pediatr Surg Int. 2022 Mar 03.
PMID: 35239012.

Abstract

Identifying at-risk children can provide a crucial opportunity for preventative measures to avoid opioid addiction. This study sought to determine at-risk pediatric patients that were previously hospitalized due to other causes prior to their opioid-related admission.