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http://hdl.handle.net/11434/2153| Title: | An analysis of Opiod supply on hospital discharge post orthopaedic surgery |
| Epworth Authors: | Roohizadegan, Roya Beard, Beard |
| Keywords: | Opiods Post Operative Pain Hospital Discharge Total Knee Arthroplasty Total Hip Arthroplasty Anterior Cruciate Ligament Surgery Opiod Prescribing Musculoskeletal Clinical Institute, Epworth HealthCare, Victoria, Australia. |
| Issue Date: | Oct-2022 |
| Conference Name: | Epworth HealthCare Research Month 2022 |
| Conference Location: | Epworth Research Institute, Victoria, Australia |
| Abstract: | BACKGROUND: Opioids are an important treatment option in acute post operative pain, and are commonly used in this setting. However, it is known that opioid prescribing has been increasing, and concerns have been raised regarding dependence, diversion and fatal accidental overdoses. It has also been suggested in literature that overprescribing of opioids frequently occurs in the post surgical setting, placing these patients at risk of chronic use. AIM: To gain an understanding of opioids prescribed and quantities required at discharge for postoperative pain relief after orthopaedic surgeries in a private surgical hospital. |
| URI: | http://hdl.handle.net/11434/2153 |
| Type: | Conference Poster |
| Affiliated Organisations: | Slade Pharmacy, Epworth HealthCare, Richmond, Victoria, Australia. |
| Type of Clinical Study or Trial: | Prospective Study |
| Appears in Collections: | Research Week |
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| Roohizadegan R An Analysis of Opioid Supply on Hospital Discharge Post Orthopaedic Surgery.pdf | 237.56 kB | Adobe PDF |  View/Open |
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