Developing a risk stratification tool for predicting opioid-related respiratory depression after non-cardiac surgery: a retrospective study.

Sounak RoyStephen BruehlXiaoke FengMatthew S ShotwellThomas Van De VenAndrew D ShawMiklos D Kertai

Published in: BMJ open (2022)

Our cross-validated clinical predictive model accurately estimates the risk of serious opioid-related respiratory depression requiring naloxone administration in postoperative patients.

Keyphrases

cardiac surgery
chronic pain
pain management
depressive symptoms
end stage renal disease
ejection fraction
newly diagnosed
acute kidney injury
patients undergoing
sleep quality