The Use of Intravenous Ibuprofen and Intravenous Acetaminophen in Surgical Patients and the Effect on Opioid Reduction.

The Use of Intravenous Ibuprofen and Intravenous Acetaminophen in Surgical Patients and the Effect on Opioid Reduction. Medsurg Nurs. 2017 Mar;26(2):121-131 Authors: Kwan TM, Sullivan M Abstract Healthcare providers typically use opioids to treat postoperative pain. Use of intravenous ibuprofen and acetaminophen as adjuncts to opioids is evaluated for potential to reduce opioid use and improve postoperative pain management. PMID: 30304594 [PubMed]
Source: Medsurg Nursing : Official Journal of the Academy of Medical-Surgical Nurses - Category: Nursing Tags: Medsurg Nurs Source Type: research