The false vital sign: When pain levels are not predictive of discharge opioid prescriptions
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DOI: 10.1016/j.ijmedinf.2019.05.005
Abstract: BACKGROUND Pain gained recognition as a vital sign in the early 2000s, underscoring the importance of accurate documentation, characterization, and treatment of pain. No prior studies have demonstrated the utility of the 0-10 pain scale… read more here.
Keywords: pain levels; pain; vital sign; opioid prescriptions ... See more keywords
Highs and Lows of Discharge Opioid Prescribing in Common Pediatric Surgical Procedures
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DOI: 10.1016/j.jamcollsurg.2018.07.432
Abstract: Methods Using the American College of Surgeons – National Surgical Quality Improvements Project’s database, patients who underwent lower extremity amputations were identified. Major and minor covariates were determined with 30-day readmission as the primary outcome.… read more here.
Keywords: highs lows; opioid prescribing; discharge opioid; common pediatric ... See more keywords
Clinical Factors Associated With Practice Variation in Discharge Opioid Prescriptions After Pancreatectomy.
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DOI: 10.1097/sla.0000000000003112
Abstract: OBJECTIVE To characterize opioid discharge prescriptions for pancreatectomy patients. BACKGROUND Wide variation in and over-prescription of opioids after surgery contribute to the United States opioid epidemic through persistent use past the postoperative period. Objective strategies… read more here.
Keywords: variation; discharge ome; discharge opioid; discharge ... See more keywords
Discharge Opioid Over- and Underprescription to Patients after General Surgery: A Retrospective Cohort Study.
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DOI: 10.1097/xcs.0000000000000724
Abstract: BACKGROUND Although postoperative opioid overprescription has been well-studied, little is known about opioid underprescription. This study aims to determine the extent of improper discharge opioid prescription in patients undergoing general surgery procedures. STUDY DESIGN This… read more here.
Keywords: opioid underprescription; discharge opioid; general surgery; inpatient daily ... See more keywords