The impact of post-operative opioid guidelines on prescribing behaviors in the pediatric population

ConclusionPediatric postoperative opioid prescribing guidelines derived from expert opinion increase resident compliance with appropriate dosing; this has the potential to decrease the classic problem of general surgery residents accustomed to treating adults overprescribing opioids to children. These results are promising, and we aim to expand on this work and incorporate these guidelines into our clinical practice.Level of evidenceIII/IV.
Source: Pediatric Surgery International - Category: Surgery Source Type: research