Abstract:Introduction:
Each year, numerous children undergo surgery and require oral opioids during their postoperative recovery. Little is known about when children who have been on a nothing-by-mouth diet after surgery can tolerate oral opioids. Although oral opioids offer advantages over the intravenous route, healthcare professionals have differing opinions regarding how much oral intake (liquids or solids) a patient needs to tolerate before starting oral opioids. This could lead to inconsistencies in p… Show more
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