Comparison of Opioid Utilization Patterns After Major Head and Neck Procedures Between Hong Kong and the United States.

ABSTRACT:

Importance

The current opioid abuse epidemic in the United States requires evaluation of prescribing practices within all medical specialties. This examination includes a review of postoperative pain management for patients undergoing major head and neck procedures.

Objective

To report differences in postoperative pain regimens between an international and domestic head and neck surgical program.

Design, setting, and participants

Pain management patterns after head and neck surgery in the programs at Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK) and Oregon Health and Science University (OHSU) were compared with a focus on opioids, nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), acetaminophen or paracetamol, and anxiolytics. Cases from July 1, 2013, through August 31, 2017, we

SUBMITTER: Li RJ 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6248185 | biostudies-literature | 2018 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature