Postoperative Opioid Use and Pain Management Following Otologic and Neurotologic Surgery.

Christopher Boyd Matthew A ShewJoseph PennThomas MuellemanJames LinHinrich Staecker Helena Wichova

Published in: The Annals of otology, rhinology, and laryngology (2019)

This study suggests that practitioners may over-estimate the need for opioid pain medication following otologic and neurotologic surgery. It also demonstrates the need for ongoing patient education regarding opioid risks, alternatives, and measures to prevent diversion.

Keyphrases

pain management
chronic pain
minimally invasive
coronary artery bypass
healthcare
surgical site infection
primary care
patients undergoing
percutaneous coronary intervention
adverse drug
spinal cord injury
atrial fibrillation
general practice
electronic health record