Persistent Opioid Use Among Pediatric Patients After Surgery

2017442 citationsJournal Articlegreen Open Access

Authors

Calista M. Harbaugh

Jay Lee

Hsou Mei Hu · Michigan United

Sean Esteban McCabe · University of Michigan–Ann Arbor

Terri Voepel‐Lewis

Michael J. Englesbe · NHS Blood and Transplant

Chad M. Brummett

Jennifer F. Waljee · Plastic Surgery Hospital

Abstract

Persistent opioid use after surgery is a concern among adolescents and young adults and may represent an important pathway to prescription opioid misuse. Identifying safe, evidence-based practices for pain management is a top priority, particularly among at-risk patients.

Topics & Keywords

Opioid Use Disorder Treatment Pediatric Pain Management Techniques Anesthesia and Pain Management

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: PEDIATRICS

Volume 141, Issue 1

DOI: 10.1542/peds.2017-2439

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