The influence of advanced age on long ‐term postsurgical analgesic use in patients receiving neuraxial anaesthesia for elective surgery

ConclusionThe findings from this study suggest that older adults are more likely to experience CPSP and have increased use of long-term analgesics, including opioids, after undergoing elective surgery with neuraxial anaesthesia. The study highlights the need for improved pain management strategies for older adults after surgery.SignificanceOlder age is an independent risk factor for long-term analgesic use after surgery under neuraxial anaesthesiaanesthesia, indicating an increased risk for chronic postsurgical pain.
Source: European Journal of Pain - Category: Anesthesiology Authors: Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLE Source Type: research