Comparison of Opioid-Based Patient-Controlled Analgesia with Physician-Directed Analgesia in Acute Pancreatitis: A Retrospective Cohort Study.

Supisara TintaraIshani ShahWilliam YakahJohn J KowalczykCristina SorrentoCinthana KandasamyAwais AhmedSteven D FreedmanDarshan J KothariSunil G Sheth

Published in: Digestive diseases and sciences (2022)

The use of PCA in AP may be associated with poorer outcomes including longer LOS, time to enteral intake and a higher likelihood of being discharged with opioids.

Keyphrases

pain management
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primary care
emergency department
case report
transcription factor
ultrasound guided
postoperative pain
weight gain
type diabetes
body mass index
insulin resistance
glycemic control