828: Optimizing post-cesarean opioid prescription practices: a quality improvement initiative

Optimal prescriptions practices of opioids in the post-cesarean period remain controversial. The primary aim of this initiative was to minimize unused prescription narcotic medication, with a goal of ≤ 4 leftover pills of 5mg oxycodone at postoperative day (POD) 14 without affecting pain or satisfaction measures.

Source: American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology - December 31, 2019 Category: OBGYN Authors: Pavan Parikh, Sharon Kim, Ajleeta Sangtani, Amanda King, Sherif Shazly, Matthew Hathcock, Shanna Rapp, Angela Thompson Tags: Poster Session IV Source Type: research