Reduced narcotic and sedative utilization in a NICU after implementation of pain management guidelines.

Divya RanaB BellflowerJ SahniA J KaplanN T OwensE L ArrindellA J TalatiRamasubbareddy Dhanireddy

Published in: Journal of perinatology : official journal of the California Perinatal Association (2017)

Evidence-based guidelines led to significant reduction in opioids and sedatives exposure, and in the number of infants requiring methadone for iatrogenic narcotic dependence.

Keyphrases

pain management
chronic pain
clinical practice
primary care
healthcare
preterm infants
quality improvement