Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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8833416 | Journal of the American College of Surgeons | 2018 | 8 Pages |
Abstract
For patients admitted after surgical procedures, post-discharge opioid use is best predicted by usage the day before discharge. Use of this guideline could decrease opioid prescriptions substantially and effectively treat patients' pain.
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Authors
Maureen V. MD, Ryland S. MD, Sarah E. MD, MPH, Julia L. MS, Richard J. MD, FACS,