An Evidence-Based Guideline Supporting Restricted Opioid Prescription after Pediatric Appendectomy

Surgeon overprescription of opioids is a modifiable contributor to the opioid epidemic. No clear guidelines exist for prescribing opioids to younger patients after surgery.  We sought to determine postoperative opioid needs in pediatric/young adult patients after laparoscopic appendectomy.

Source: Journal of Pediatric Surgery - November 4, 2019 Category: Surgery Authors: Mollie R. Freedman-Weiss, Alexander S. Chiu, David Worhunsky, Alefteria Manchisi, Isabel Torres-Maldonado, Lisa Sagnella, Michael G. Caty, Robert A. Cowles, Doruk E Ozgediz, Emily R. Christison-Lagay, Daniel G. Solomon, David H. Stitelman Source Type: research