Implementing an evidence-based guideline to decrease opioids after cardiac surgery
Roberto Galao-Malo,
Alison Davidson,
Rita D'Aoust
et al.
Abstract:Background:
Deaths related to overdoses continue growing in the United States. The overprescription of opioids after surgical procedures may contribute to this problem.
Local problem:
There is inconsistency in the prescription of opioids in cardiovascular surgery patients. Recommendations regarding the reduction of opioids at discharge are not fully implemented.
Methods:
This is a single-center, pre–post qua… Show more
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