North American and European practices for opioid-sparing and opioid-free anaesthesia: a cross-sectional survey.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Opioids remain central to perioperative analgesia but concerns about the growing opioid crisis and adverse effects have prompted revaluation of their role. Opioid-sparing anaesthesia and opioid-free anaesthesia (OFA) have emerged as alternatives, yet their clinical adoption remains uncertain. This survey assessed adoption and perceptions among anaesthesiologists in North America and Europe.

Methods

A 26-question cross-sectional, web-based survey was distributed via email to members of the American, European, and French Societies of anaesthesiologists. The survey assessed routine use of opioid-sparing techniques, defined as the regular use of non-opioid analgesics and adjuncts to minimise intraoperative opioid use in the past month. We hypothesised that fewer than

SUBMITTER: Gricourt Y 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12767688 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature