Tag: Opioids
High Uptake, Acceptability of Rapid Fentanyl Test Strips
Significant link between receiving positive results, reporting positive change in overdose risk behavior
ASA: Patients Assume Post-Op Opioids Are Best for Pain Relief
Ninety-four percent of patients who believe they will receive opioids think they will be effective
ASA: Review Links Opioids With Complications Post-Spine Surgery
Higher postoperative pain score, worse quality of life for post-op pain management with opioids
Risk of Opioid-Benzodiazepine Overlap Up for Dual Prescribing
Increased risk for overlap, high-dose overlap for those with dual use of VA and Medicare drug benefits
Congress Passes Bill to Fight Opioid Crisis
Comprehensive bipartisan package earmarks billions of dollars to fight opioid abuse in the United States
Opioid Use Down With ‘Enhanced Recovery After Surgery’ Program
Opioid consumption drops for women undergoing gynecologic surgery, no increase in pain scores
Opioid-Related Hospital Use Up in Elderly Adults
In 2015-2016, nearly one in five adults ≥65 years filled at least one outpatient opioid prescription
Opioid Bill Gets Bipartisan Support
Bill contains a mix of law enforcement and public health measures
Persistent Post-Op Opioid Use in Young Cancer Patients Explored
Higher inpatient pain scores linked to persistent use after major oncologic surgery for children, teens
Opioid Deaths 1999 to 2015 May Be Dramatically Underestimated
Incomplete death certificates led to under-reporting of 70,000 likely opioid deaths
