Opioid analgesic use and patient ‐reported pain outcomes after rhinologic surgery

ConclusionPostoperative pain after elective rhinologic surgery appears to peak over the first 3 days and decreases rapidly afterward. Most patients require a few doses of opioid analgesics. Opioid requirements and pain levels did not vary based on surgeon, type and extent of surgery, and demographic factors. Judicious prescribing of opioid medication after rhinologic surgery represents a practical opportunity for rhinologists and otolaryngologists to reduce opioid overprescription and abuse.

Source: International Forum of Allergy and Rhinology - December 3, 2018 Category: Allergy & Immunology Authors: Charles A. Riley, Matthew Kim, Anthony P. Sclafani, Aron Kallush, Klaus Kjaer, Ashutosh S. Kacker, Abtin Tabaee Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLE Source Type: research