Effects of transcranial direct current stimulation in pain and opioid consumption after spine surgery
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DOI: 10.1002/ejp.1985
Abstract: Transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS) has shown promising results in alleviating different types of pain. The present study compares the efficacy of three sessions of anodal tDCS applied over primary motor area (M1) or the… read more here.
Keywords: transcranial direct; spine surgery; direct current; opioid consumption ... See more keywords
Regional anesthesia does not decrease inpatient or outpatient opioid demand in distal femur fracture surgery
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DOI: 10.1007/s00402-021-03892-2
Abstract: Regional anesthesia (RA) is sometimes used to decrease pain and opioid consumption in distal femur fractures. However, the real-world impact of RA on inpatient opioid consumption and outpatient opioid demand is not well known. The… read more here.
Keywords: opioid demand; opioid consumption; outpatient opioid; distal femur ... See more keywords
More opioids, more constipation? Evaluation of longitudinal total oral opioid consumption and self-reported constipation in patients with cancer
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DOI: 10.1007/s00520-019-04996-7
Abstract: Purpose Opioid-induced constipation (OIC) is a distressing physical symptom for patients with cancer taking opioids. Total opioid consumption may contribute to developing worsening OIC-related symptoms. We completed a retrospective analysis examining the association of total… read more here.
Keywords: patients cancer; opioid consumption; reported constipation; cancer ... See more keywords
The association of transversus abdominis plane block with length of stay, pain and opioid consumption after anterior or lateral lumbar fusion: a retrospective study
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DOI: 10.1007/s00586-021-06855-8
Abstract: Anterior (ALIF) and lateral (LLIF) lumbar interbody fusion is associated with significant postoperative pain, opioid consumption and length of stay. Transversus abdominis plane (TAP) blocks improve these outcomes in other surgical subtypes but have not… read more here.
Keywords: pain opioid; block; tap block; length stay ... See more keywords
Duration of Clinical Benefit Produced by Intraoperative Ketamine Administration in Bariatric Surgery: More Research Is Warranted!
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DOI: 10.1007/s11695-021-05831-x
Abstract: Hung et al. [1] conducted a clinically relevant meta-analysis investigating the advantages of intraoperative ketamine administration on postoperative pain scores and opioid consumption after bariatric surgery. The authors included nine randomized controlled trials and showed… read more here.
Keywords: surgery; pain scores; ketamine; consumption ... See more keywords
Opioid Consumption Following Carotid Revascularization.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.avsg.2019.08.070
Abstract: INTRODUCTION Opioid overdose is now the leading cause of injury-related death in the United States. Over prescription of opioids is one factor contributing to this epidemic. Previous studies demonstrated an over prescription of opioids, compared… read more here.
Keywords: opioid consumption; following carotid; consumption following; carotid revascularization ... See more keywords
Illicit synthetic opioid consumption in Asia and the Pacific: Assessing the risks of a potential outbreak.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.drugalcdep.2020.108500
Abstract: BACKGROUND Illegally manufactured potent synthetic opioids (IMPSO) like fentanyl have contributed to rises in overdose deaths in parts of North America and Europe. While many of these substances are produced in Asia, there is little… read more here.
Keywords: asia pacific; illicit synthetic; impso; opioid consumption ... See more keywords
Predictive Variables for Postoperative Opioid Requirements Following Hysterectomy
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DOI: 10.1016/j.jmig.2020.08.296
Abstract: Study Objective To identify predictive factors for opioid consumption following hysterectomy by determining the relationship between perioperative opioid requirements, preoperative pelvic pain scores and patient variables. Design A prospective cohort study. Setting Canadian tertiary care… read more here.
Keywords: following hysterectomy; opioid requirements; opioid consumption; postoperative opioid ... See more keywords
Opioid over-prescription after total joint arthroplasty: Findings from patient reported opioid consumption journals.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.jor.2021.12.001
Abstract: We sought to determine postoperative opioid consumption for opioid-naïve patients undergoing total knee and hip arthroplasty (THA and TKA) procedures via an observational cohort study, consisting of 55 patients who underwent either primary unilateral TKA… read more here.
Keywords: opioid prescription; joint arthroplasty; prescription total; consumption ... See more keywords
Long-term tracking of opioid consumption in two United States cities using wastewater-based epidemiology approach.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.watres.2019.06.003
Abstract: Access to near-real time opioid use data is essential to the effective management of the U.S. opioid crisis. Current narcotic data collection methods are limited by time delay and would be complimented by a rapid… read more here.
Keywords: wastewater; epidemiology; wastewater based; opioid consumption ... See more keywords
A Quality Improvement Effort to Reduce Inpatient Opioid Consumption following Cesarean Delivery.
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DOI: 10.1055/a-1884-1155
Abstract: OBJECTIVE The amount of opioid prescribed following cesarean delivery is commonly in excess of patients' needs. An additional concern in a breastfeeding mother is neonatal opioid exposure. A maximum daily dose of 30 mg of… read more here.
Keywords: opioid consumption; cesarean delivery; pain; oxycodone ... See more keywords