Codeine use among children in the United States: a nationally representative study from 1996 to 2013

ConclusionsPediatric codeine use has declined since 1996; however, more than 1 million children still used codeine in 2013. Health care providers must be made aware of guidelines advising against the use of codeine in children. Codeine is potentially hazardous and safer alternatives to treat children's pain are available.

Source: Pediatric Anesthesia - October 24, 2016 Category: Anesthesiology Authors: Margaret J. Livingstone, Cornelius B. Groenewald, Jennifer A. Rabbitts, Tonya M. Palermo Tags: Research Report Source Type: research