Abstract | INTRODUCTION:
Postoperative pain is often managed by opioid medications, even though they carry a risk of adverse effects such as vomiting, constipation, sedation, respiratory depression and physical dependence. Furthermore, opioid use in the healthcare setting has likely contributed to the epidemic. However, the mismanagement of postoperative pain can result in delayed recovery time, impaired physical function, increased risk of morbidity and mortality, chronic pain, and higher healthcare costs. AREAS COVERED: EXPERT OPINION:
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Authors | Abhishek K Gupta, Shayla Mena, Zhaosheng Jin, Tong J Gan, Sergio Bergese |
Journal | Expert review of neurotherapeutics
(Expert Rev Neurother)
Vol. 21
Issue 10
Pg. 1085-1100
(10 2021)
ISSN: 1744-8360 [Electronic] England |
PMID | 34461794
(Publication Type: Journal Article, Review)
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Chemical References |
- Analgesics
- Analgesics, Opioid
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Topics |
- Analgesics
(therapeutic use)
- Analgesics, Opioid
(therapeutic use)
- Humans
- Pain Management
- Pain, Postoperative
(drug therapy)
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