117. Zero PCA is an achievable target for postoperative rapid recovery management of AIS patients
Studies have shown that narcotic substance addiction has been on a rise across all patient populations, including pediatrics. Narcotics have long been used in complex spine surgeries as a measure of pain control, and are often given in the form of patient-controlled analgesia (PCA) during postoperative recovery as well as take-home medication.
Source: The Spine Journal - Category: Orthopaedics Authors: Vishal Sarwahi, Sayyida S. Hasan, Michelle Kars, Benita Liao, Jesse M. Galina, Yungtai Lo, Terry D. Amaral Source Type: research